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Contributing to the development of paediatricians
15 December 2020
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...
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Joint statement with the International Child Health Group (ICHG) on overseas aid
11 December 2020
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...
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Providing global services in a pandemic
4 December 2020
Our Head of International Operations, Sebastian Taylor, shares how RCPCH Global has been supporting our partners abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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My role as SAS Committee Chair
28 October 2020
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.
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Why I chose PEM and how this impacts on work life balance
27 August 2020
David James tells us how he balances an acute specialty with a healthy work life balance - and how a bit of cycling helps, too!
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RCPCH and ICHG publish statement on the impact of COVID-19 on global child health
19 August 2020
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.
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Message from the President - 3 August
3 August 2020
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...
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Protect children for a challenging winter ahead
14 July 2020
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...
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We welcome our new Global Officer and Trustee
7 April 2020
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.
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We can’t be complacent in stubbing out smoking among young people
18 March 2020
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.