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RCPCH responds to CQC children and young people’s survey 2020

9 December 2021

The Care Quality Commission has published a two-yearly survey of children and young people’s inpatient experiences covering November 2020 to January 2021 - RCPCH responds.

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Let’s look out for each other - President's blog

3 December 2021

As Omicron brings more uncertainty and strain, Camilla writes about what we can do to make a difference, alongside her reflections from the College’s first Climate Change conference.

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CEO update - autumn 2021

26 November 2021

In her quarterly bulletin ahead of an extremely difficult winter, our CEO, Jo Revill writes about the intensity of workforce and service pressures and highlights the importance of our imminent workforce census. She also thanks Board members, who we say goodbye to, and warmly welcomes their successor...

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Psychological safety: how to digest our work together

16 November 2021

Dr Sarah Arthur, a Paediatric Registrar, gives her personal insight into providing supportive environments that allow trainees to feel less overwhelmed by the difficulties they have experienced. "Great training provides a network of colleagues to lean on, learn from and smile with."

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The Great Paediatric Bake Off - episode two!

25 October 2021

Get your apron on, Dr Ash Patel is back - this time baking chocolate orange brownies along with our President Dr Camilla Kingdon and VP for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling.

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Supporting each other through the journey ahead - President's blog

22 October 2021

Camilla writes about how easy it is to feel powerless and out of control. In doing this, we can then explore what is in our individual power to help make positive impacts.

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We face a challenging time - President's blog

8 October 2021

Despite careful early planning for the winter, we are set for a bumpy ride through to next spring, writes Camilla in her latest message to members. We now have an important opportunity to consider new ways of working and innovation, and to develop our workforce over the long term.

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Managing staff wellbeing and paediatric training this winter

5 October 2021

With increasing pressure on child health services, even before the usual busy winter period, we must work together to maintain patient safety, look after our colleagues and continue to get the most out of our training, writes our Vice President for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick.

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A new academic year brings many new opportunities – President’s blog: 24 September 2021

24 September 2021

As the new school year starts, Camilla welcomes new doctors and wishes departing VP's Nick Bishop (for Science and Research) and Simon Clark (for Policy) all the very best. She announces the launch of the new RCPCH Strategy 2021-24 and reflects upon recent visits with Royalty and Parliament.

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The art of being in two places at once, the beauty of being a DGH registrar

22 September 2021

Dealing with an increased workload in never easy. Dr Katarina Stefkova gives her top ten tips on practical strategies that can help you and your team get through it. "When things get stressful, focusing on the beauty of the teamwork and job satisfaction helps to cope with it all."