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RCPCH announces forthcoming digital growth charts for parents and families

1 August 2020

We look ahead to plans for digital growth charts, which will be available to parents and carers in 2021.

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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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What has COVID-19 told us about the future of paediatrics?

26 June 2020

RCPCH today publishes its first report from Paediatrics 2040, a major project looking at how paediatrics will change over the next 20 years.

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RCPCH responds to calls for a 'review of readiness' for second COVID-19 wave

24 June 2020

Today, health leaders called for a review of lessons learned during the first phase of the pandemic. We've set out an additional call for a rapid review into the experiences of children and young people during the first wave, so that they can be protected from the harshest mitigation measures if we ...

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A Bloom Room for staff wellbeing in a time of COVID-19

24 June 2020

Dr Julie-Ann Collins from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children reflects on the uncertainty and apprehension brought on by changes to working practices through COVID-19. Here she talks about wellbeing initiatives in her hospital, ranging from the calming influence of the Bloom Room to having ...

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Reopening schools in the devolved nations - what's next?

22 June 2020

We've been calling for all UK governments to have clear plans for getting children back to school, and speaking with key decision makers to ensure the voices of paediatricians, children and young people and families are heard. Here we give an update on activity in Scotland, Wales and Northern Irelan...

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1,500* paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to make reopening of schools a priority

17 June 2020

RCPCH publishes an open letter from members about the importance of a plan to reopen schools.

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We've updated our Companion on the timing of blood investigations for fractures

16 June 2020

Changes have been made to our Child Protection Companion's chapter 9, ''Recognition of physical abuse' to accommodate suggested amendments by the British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group on the timing of blood investigations for fractures.

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RCPCH calls for extending access to free school meals this summer

16 June 2020

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) stands with footballer Marcus Rashford and his campaign to make the government think again on the provision of free school meal vouchers for children this summer.

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MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on exam for the 2020.3 diet - June 2020

16 June 2020

Unfortunately, the College and our overseas partners have decided that we cannot safely hold the MRCPCH Clinical exams in some overseas countries for the remainder of 2020. It is possible that there may be further postponements or cancellations of MRCPCH clinical exams in 2020.3 over the next few mo...