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Reflections on the RCPCH Genomics Programme

6 December 2023

Officer for Genomics Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie and Dr Lara Menzies look back on an active first year of the RCPCH Genomics programme.

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Announcing a new paediatric Multi-Source Feedback tool

30 November 2023

The General Medical Council has approved this new MSF tool for use as of Monday, 4 December 2023. This has been developed with and tested by paediatric doctors in training.

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RCPCH announces two new Trustees

29 November 2023

RCPCH is delighted to announce two new appointments to their Board of Trustees, Taona Makunganya (pictured left) and Dr Sunil Bhopal (pictured right).

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RCPCH Wales responds to Welsh Government’s decision not to extend school meals during holidays

17 November 2023

The Welsh Government has outlined their decision in an impact assessment document.

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Introducing the RCPCH Wales Deputies

15 November 2023

How can we help ensure children and young people are at the centre of policy making in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, notes the need draw on others' expertise... And so he announces our recently appointed RCPCH Wales Deputy Officers and Health Board Integration Lead.

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Report launches today on Type 1 diabetes in communities that experience marginalisation

8 November 2023

The Association for Young People’s Health - funded by the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit at RCPCH - reports on its project to understand the experiences of children, young people and families from groups that may be more likely to face marginalisation, on managing their Type 1 diabetes.

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RCPCH Wales responds to Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee report on child poverty

8 November 2023

The Welsh Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee calls for a dedicated Minister for Babies, Children and Young People to be appointed to provide a more coherent response to the scourge of child poverty.

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Dr Helena Clements appointed RCPCH Officer for Climate Change

2 November 2023

The Officer for Climate Change is an exciting new role for RCPCH, and Helena will take up office for an initial period of two years.

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Care by the right people, in the right place at the right time

23 October 2023

This blog by Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales, was created as part of the Wales eBulletin for October 2023.

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Children and young people fear Government no longer cares about climate change, says RCPCH report

19 October 2023

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a report detailing children and young people’s first-hand experiences and understanding of climate change, revealing a staggering rise in eco-anxiety among younger generations.