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We use our members' expertise and experience to promote child health and inform our responses to current news.

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RCPCH responds to latest ASH youth vaping data

1 August 2024

While the rates of vaping among 11-17 year olds appear to have stabilised after a period of increase they are not yet in decline.

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The delights and challenges of Progress+ on its first birthday

1 August 2024

VP for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick reflects on the first year of Progress+, our two-level training programme. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of all involved, there is much to celebrate - such as new pathways for core training, an emphasis on learning and the bedding in of longi...

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RCPCH responds to major incident in Southport

30 July 2024

A knife attack occurred in Southport, North Liverpool on 29 July.

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Building belonging: it's time to embrace our differences

30 July 2024

This month, Dinwoodie RCPCH fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, continues to consider how we can build belonging in our workplaces, particularly the value of embracing our differences.

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RCPCH respond to UNICEF’s climate change report

26 July 2024

UNICEF has published a report, ‘A threat to progress: Confronting the effects of climate change on child health and well-being.’ The College responds, noting our responsibility to call for action on areas such as high greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, food and water supplies and climate-re...

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Support for child health workforce needed after GMC says nearly 20% of paediatric trainees are at high risk of burnout

25 July 2024

Data published by the GMC on 25 July 2024 shows that paediatric trainees are reporting the third heaviest workload of all specialties for doctors in training, and that nearly 20% of trainees are at real risk of burnout.

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Raising the healthiest generation of children ever - President’s update

19 July 2024

Steve shares his reflections on the recent King’s Speech, and how the College will support the new government to deliver on its promises to children and young people. There's also a link to our new podcast on measles, and a chance to nominate colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution to c...

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King’s Speech: RCPCH hopeful that new Government can prioritise health and wellbeing of children

17 July 2024

RCPCH is encouraged to see a number of child health focused policies in King’s Speech.

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Our new and improved online RCPCH Archive Catalogue is here

16 July 2024

Our historical archive catalogue has been upgraded! Including all College archive records that are publicly accessible, this online tool now has a clearer layout and new ways of searching. We give a taster of what you can find.

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RCPCH welcomes the coming into effect of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024

16 July 2024

Today, 16 July, marks a monumental day for children’s rights in Scotland as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 comes in to force.