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Scottish children still left ‘worried and waiting’ after waiting times fail to dramatically improve

21 March 2025

The number of Scottish children facing 12-week waits remains consistent, 12 months on from RCPCH report.

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RCPCH launches manifesto for Welsh children ahead of 2026 election

20 March 2025

Before the Senedd election in May 2026, paediatricians are setting out what the next Welsh Government should do to improve child health.

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RCPCH statement on Thirlwall Inquiry closing statements

19 March 2025

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.

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RCPCH responds to Northern Ireland’s 2023 Core Health Tables

18 March 2025

On 13 March 2025, the Northern Ireland Director of Public Health published the Core Health Tables 2023 which details demographic information such as births, deaths, childhood immunisation rates and infectious diseases.

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Join us in Glasgow for Annual Conference, changes at NHSE & your input on website changes - President's update

14 March 2025

The College Conference in Glasgow is just around the corner, with over 1,600 delegates already registered. This update reflects on the history of College meetings, including the 1934 conference, and how things have evolved since then.

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Milestones magazine for members – spring 2025, 'Healthy connections'

13 March 2025

This issue explores the power of coming together, urging health professionals to support children and young people to step away from their screens and exploring how a ‘pro-play mindset’ can momentarily transform a hospital ward into a space of joy, agency and self-expression.

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An interview with Dr Maanasa Polubothu, winner of the Simon Newell Award 2024

11 March 2025

Each year, with support from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity we offer the Dr Simon Newell Early Independent Researcher Award for excellence in research. Awarding £2,000 to one independent researcher in paediatrics.

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Equal access to care: - the challenges of cost and proximity

10 March 2025

In this blog RCPCH Wales Officer, Dr Nick Wilkinson, access to medicines.

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Celebrating pioneer paediatrician Beryl Corner on International Women's Day

8 March 2025

Today is International Women's Day so we’re looking back at the achievements of one of our earliest women members. From setting up the first special care baby unit in the UK to delivering the first quads to all survive birth by caesarean section to becoming the 'paediatrician' at Bristol Zoo, Beryl ...

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RCPCH responds to the UK cuts to global aid budget

6 March 2025

The UK Government has made the decision to institute cuts to its global aid budget despite the significant impacts to global child health.