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On 23 December, NHS England published its 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance, which this year is organised around “three key tasks” for the system.

This week the Interim Age Estimation Science Advisory Committee published their report on the use of biological evaluation methods to assist in assessing the age of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

The nominations window for James Spence Medal, Honorary Fellowship and RCPCH Members’ Award is open for our 2024 award selection. Our 2023 Winners will be announced at our Annual Conference held in Glasgow.

The College's Digital Division is seeking members' views on the value of creating a health inequalities mobile app. This would be developed in partnership with the paediatrics-led group, Wellbeing and Health Action Movement (WHAM).

Camilla starts the new year with heartfelt empathy for what continues to be an extremely challenging time for all our members. She touches on working together and advocacy as important ways to help make improvements, as well as celebrating colleagues' achievements.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Rob) Okunnu to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

RCPCH President comments on New Year Honours.

RCPCH calls on the UK Government to finally implement mandatory guidelines on the amount of sugar and salt that baby food can contain.

Change is always unsettling and can be challenging, especially if one is unprepared. Dr Sanjay Suri recognises that retirement is a change that is often romanticised but not usually spoken of as a time for readjustment. And that there's someting more important than happiness.

Rather than a sudden separation, Dr John Warner has eased into retirement with a number of activities that have helped him build an alternative and rewarding life.