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Dr Matthew Spencer led a group of enthusiastic paediatric trainees to deliver the RCPCH Wales St David’s Day Conference last week in Cardiff. The RCPCH Wales team asked Matt (pictured) a few questions about his experience before and on the day and if he had any advice for next year's organiser.

We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trustee with experience of finance and operations to join our Board of Trustees. This offers an opportunity to influence our UK and international work at a high level.

Professor Steve Turner will be the next President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Camilla Kingdon in spring 2024.

RCPCH is pleased to announce that Dr Alison Steele has been appointed as Treasurer to take office on 24 January 2024 when Dr Liz Marder demits on 23 of that month.

The Government has recently set out a strategy in which they will review the guidance on 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods in England. Reports now say that the Government is preparing to stop English councils from introducing new 20mph speed limits.

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales talks about his experience of contributing to a Senedd review of Pupil Absence. He shares the potential of other current and upcoming work in Wales designed to create improved outcomes. In doing so, he signposts key information to help inform practice and s...

In her latest update, RCPCH Chief Executive Jo Revill shares news with our members that she will be leaving the College.

We are producing four episodes that highlight each of the strategic aims in our College Strategy 2021-24. This is episode 2, a discussion with Vice President for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling and our Director for Education and Training, Daniel Waeland.

As Dr Laura Kelly prepares to move on from her post as Chair of the Trainees Oversight Committee and Network - a period in which so much was done virtually - she considers the group's many acheivements.