News

This year we are proud to announce that we have three research awards up for grabs in our 2021 round. Applications open on 1 September until midnight 30 November.

Our President, Professor Russell Viner, responds to the publication of the NHS People Plan 2020/21.

Jo has emailed members to introduce our new action plan for equality, diversity and inclusion, which begins with increasing representation in our voluntary roles.

Ignoring acts of racism means we give a silent yet powerful message of what is acceptable, and replicable, behaviour, writes Dr Somi Idowu, an ST1 Paediatrics in London, and notes how we can truly celebrate diversity across the NHS.

Our President Professor Russell Viner responds to reports that the government will introduce a comprehensive obesity plan.

We respond to the government's announcement of this year's flu vaccination programme, which includes Year 7 for the first time.

Kunal Babla, an ST8 in neonatal medicine in London, is proud to hold some voluntary roles in the College and inspire junior doctors in their career. But, he argues, we need to break the taboo and speak up about racism. He proposes suggestions for how we as a College can move forward.

We respond to plans from the Welsh government to re-open schools in September.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave a summer statement setting out the measures the Government will be taking to protect the economy in light of COVID-19. Professor Russell Viner, President of RCPCH, responds.

Our guidance on shielding for children and young people with regard to COVID-19 has been formally adopted by the UK government.