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RCPCH responds to HSSIB’s recommendations for safer mental health environments on paediatric wards

24 May 2024

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published an independent report calling for improvements and changes in the design of paediatric wards to ensure they provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and young people with mental health needs.

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RCPCH responds to rise in whooping cough cases

22 May 2024

Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.

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20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies team up to improve child health outcomes in Wales

21 May 2024

The Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC) has written to the First Minister of Wales to ask how his government will improve child health and support the workforce that cares for them.

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One year on – update on the recovery of urgent and emergency care services in England

17 May 2024

NHS England have published a progress update on the recovery plan for urgent and emergency care services in England, and sent a letter to ICB Chairs and regional directors, aimed at supporting planning over the summer and improving system resilience ahead of winter.

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Announcing our new Registrar - President's update

10 May 2024

In his second ever President’s message, Steve welcomes RCPCH’s new Registrar. He also shares highlights from representing the College to the MPs on the Tobacco and Vapes Public Bill Committee, discusses the rise in whooping cough cases and introduces members to the new regular feature, What Does You...

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Dr Jan Dudley elected as RCPCH Registrar

9 May 2024

RCPCH is pleased to announce Dr Jan Dudley as new College Registrar.

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RCPCH improves diversity data collection of membership resulting in a dramatic increase in engagement

8 May 2024

Until recently, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health had a full diversity profile of about 9% of our membership. Following a data collection improvement, we now have a diversity profile of 68%.

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Looking back... and beyond the UK

2 May 2024

RCPCH has a long heritage of looking beyond the UK. In this history blog, we look at our international links over the years.

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Announcing the winner of the 2024 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

1 May 2024

We are delighted to announce that Dr Katheryn Ferin won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for best paper presented during a plenary session at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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RCPCH responds to NHS latest measures to improve working conditions for doctors

29 April 2024

NHS England has pledged to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.