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Easing into my retirement

20 December 2022

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.

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Wellbeing in paediatrics - by choice and not by chance

30 November 2022

Paediatricians Dr Jatinder Khipal, Dr Darshika Gonapoladeniyage and Dr Jyothi Srinivas tell us about their wellbeing week at Milton Keynes, University Hospital which allowed staff to pause, reflect and get involved in activities to focus on their health.

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Will you take on International Buy Nothing Day?

25 November 2022

As the festive period begins and on International Buy Nothing Day, Dr Lucy Reynolds, a Community Consultant Paediatrician based in Glasgow, reflects on the environmental and developmental cost of modern materialism. As a member of the Climate Change Advocating for Change Working Group, she also disc...

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Cymru: Paediatric research in Wales

23 November 2022

Officer for Wales Dr David Tuthill, reflects on our recent College Strategy 2021-24 podcast episode, which is about research and why it matters to child health.

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College Strategy 2021-24: one year on - an interview with our President

3 November 2022

Last year we launched our College Strategy 2021-24 which sets out our priorities to improve health outcomes for children and young people and support current and prospective members. We now pause for a measured look at our strategy and the work we have done against each strategic aim.

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The Great Paediatric Bake Off – episode five!

26 October 2022

Dr Ash Patel rises to the challenge of a seasonal sustainable bake with members of the College’s Climate Change Working Group, Dr Liz Marder and Dr Katy Rose.

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Climate change: from feeling overwhelmed to feeling informed (we hope!)

11 October 2022

Dr Rosy Wells, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy at St Georges University Hospital, highlights the results of a survey set up to help the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group understand how paediatricians feel about climate change.

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Dr Yincent Tse on episode 2 of our College Strategy podcasts

28 September 2022

Dr Tse, our North East England area officer, shares his thoughts on episode two of our College Strategy podcast series discussing the changing landscape of a career in paediatrics, featuring VP for Education and Professional Development Dr Jonathan Darling.

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Leaving a Legacy – The Illingworth-Rees Memorial Lecture

5 September 2022

Thanks to the generosity and kindness of Dr Gareth Rees and the Illingworth-Rees family, the inaugural ‘Illingworth-Rees Memorial Lecture’ took place at this year’s RCPCH Conference. This is a lecture series in honour of the life of Dr Corinne Rees and her parents, Dr Ronald and Dr Cynthia Illingwor...

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My mental garden maintenance

30 August 2022

Dr Jo Hacking looks back at her career in paediatric emergency medicine and offers her top three tips for self care. "What we need to realise is that self-care in itself is a compassionate act. Kindness is not just something we give out to others. We deserve to receive it too, but from ourselves fir...