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RCPCH responds to Darzi Review
12 September 2024
Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.
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Three quarters of paediatricians already seeing children negatively impacted by long waits for health services as professional body publishes blueprint to transform care 
5 September 2024
RCPCH publishes From left behind to leading the way: a blueprint for transforming child health services in England.
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RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update
16 August 2024
As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...
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RCPCH responds to GMC’s ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK: Workplace experiences 2024’
9 August 2024
The regulator has published their latest annual report into the workplace experiences of doctors in the UK.
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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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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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RCPCH responds to NHS Provider’s ‘forgotten generation’ report
15 July 2024
The NHS is struggling to meet rapidly rising demand and increasingly complex and acute care needs among children and young people, a survey by NHS Providers finds.
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RCPCH responds to Government announcement of independent NHS productivity reviewÂ
11 July 2024
The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent investigation into the state of the NHS. He has said this is to "uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service".
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A major change in UK politics - President’s update
5 July 2024
Steve reflects on the UK General Election and highlights key Labour party manifesto commitments relating to child health. He also congratulates Dr Hilary Cass on her peerage, and there are chances for you to get involved in two important College surveys.
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Lessons from the past to inform our future - President’s update
21 June 2024
As the College looks to the future, Steve has been reviewing our archives and discovering what we can learn from the past. Also in this update, as whooping cough cases rise there is a call to download and display our vaccination poster. Plus, hear about lots of ways for you to get involved with your...