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Farewell and reflections - Dame Mary Marsh, outgoing Chair of the Board of Trustees

21 October 2021

After five years as Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dame Mary Marsh bids farewell to the people she has supported and learned from. She reflects on her achievements in developing independent governance at the College, and the challenges that inequality brings to children and young people.

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RCPCH responds to the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) report on paediatric waiting lists

19 October 2021

Today, the RCPCH responds to this NICCY report which examined the length of time children and young people are waiting to access appointments, the current reporting systems, the impact of delayed care and factors which contribute to paediatric waiting times across Northern Ireland.

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Our history, your future - Cathryn Chadwick

13 October 2021

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

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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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Keeping children in school and the COVID-19 vaccine – our podcast

8 October 2021

In this episode, our Chief Executive, Jo Revill speaks with RCPCH President, Camilla Kingdon about COVID-19 vaccination in children and young people, a complex issue with much public focus.

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Our history, your future - Toyin Ocholi

7 October 2021

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

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RCPCH calls for re-introduction of £20 a week universal credit uplift

6 October 2021

The £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit comes into effect on Wednesday 6 October 2021.

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Taking the scenic route - variety in paediatrics

6 October 2021

As a trainee paediatrician, Dr Emma Coombe has had opportunities to look after tiny patients in neonatal intensive care, learn the ropes around community paediatrics and work in fantastic emergency departments... Paediatrics has given Emma the chance to mould her own training journey.

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A good taste of what this amazing world offers - variety in paediatrics

6 October 2021

Dr Maria Neocleous has recently finished her first year of paediatric specialty training. She tells us about these first 12 months - getting support and feedback from colleagues, developing academic experience and considering the endless opportunities in her future.

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Introducing our new #ChoosePaediatrics programme

6 October 2021

Would you have guessed that Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President and consultant neonatologist, disliked paediatrics at the start of her medical career? She tells us how she'd have benefited from more resources about all the specialty has to offer and talks though our new #ChoosePaediatrics programme.