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As Regional Lead for Mersey, Dr Rosaline Garr relishes the opportunity to be involved in the development of paediatricians. Whether that be through contributing to Paediatrics 2040 and forecasting for the future, acting as MRCPCH examiner or being a course facilitator for Effective Educational Super...

We call on the government to keep its promise to the world’s poorest children to spend 0.7% of gross national income on foreign aid. The collateral impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing severe disruption to preventive and curative health services in the poorest settings, particularly for childr...

Our Head of International Operations, Sebastian Taylor, shares how RCPCH Global has been supporting our partners abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Prakash Kalambettu, Locum Paediatric Consultant at Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust tells us about the role he plays as SAS Committee Chair in gaining recognition for SAS doctors and ensuring their voices and needs are heard.

David James tells us how he balances an acute specialty with a healthy work life balance - and how a bit of cycling helps, too!

Together with the International Child Health Group, we call on governments, donors and agencies to monitor and report the effects of the pandemic response on families and children, and to prioritise a new era of investment in robust, family-centred health systems.

Russell has heard from many members with concerns for at-risk and vulnerable children in this period, and we're now seeking your insights. He also welcomes the UK government's recent announcement about obesity and junk food advertising, but we need to understand how people's lives are and see the de...

The UK must prepare now for a potential new wave of coronavirus infections this winter that could be more serious than the first, says a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Responding to 'Preparing for a challenging winter', the RCPCH made the following statement on vaccinations and pro...

Dr Susan Broster has been appointed as our Global Officer, working closely with the staff team and many clinical volunteers to deliver our global child health programmes. Sue replaces Dr Bhanu Williams, who now joins our Board of Trustees.

The overall rates of smoking among UK adults and young people have declined in recent decades. Legislation around the consumption, sale and advertisement of cigarettes has become tighter, and wide-reaching public health campaigns have taken effect.