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Child health and climate change episode 3: Nepal

16 October 2024

In this final episode of our podcast series on the changing climate, this mountainous country is seeing extreme temperature fluctuations, landslides and air pollution, endangering communities and impacting healthcare. But, there are some lessons around adaptation, as our guests who work or have volu...

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SAS Careers stories – Reflections on the journey

16 October 2024

As part of our SAS Careers series, two RCPCH SAS committee members share their career stories and reflections on what led them to a career as a SAS doctor in paediatrics.

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Child health and climate change episode 2: Canada

9 October 2024

Floods, heatwaves and wildfires have become increasingly common across Canada. And as retired paediatrician Dr Julian Pleydell-Pearce explains in this episode of our climate change podcast series, this makes a profound impact on the lives of children and young people - and the way health services ar...

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Meeting a changing and increasing demand - President's update

4 October 2024

Steve reflects on what Lord Darzi's report means for members and healthcare services, and encourages you to think about what you would improve in your service if given the chance. There is also an update on PA's, an invitation to take part in a digital skills survey and much more.

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RCPCH response to recent queries on Physicians Associates in child protection assessments

3 October 2024

The College responds to concerns raised that PAs have taken on roles in child protection medicals. RCPCH is clear that PAs must not replace the role of paediatricians in the delivery of care to children and young people.

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Child health and climate change episode 1: Uganda

2 October 2024

Less predictable weather in this east African country has led to food shortages and skyrocketing prices. There are broader consequences for children's health, too, as Eva Odongpiny, a local pharmacist, discusses with us in this first episode of our podcast series.

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From surviving to thriving

24 September 2024

Dinwoodie RCPCH Fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, wants to empower us to take small actions that influence the wellbeing and working lives of our colleagues.

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Annual General Meeting 2025 – call for motions (now closed)

23 September 2024

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 27 March 2025. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

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What have the Romans ever done for us?

23 September 2024

And what is the College doing for members in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson wants to hear from you! He considers the many achievements during his first year as RCPCH Officer for Wales, working alongside a busy team.

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More action needed to protect children from air pollution say children’s doctors

19 September 2024

As part of their updated position statement, RCPCH is calling for stronger action from the UK government to protect children from the health harms of air pollution.