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RCPCH responds to the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’

22 February 2024

NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in selected hospitals from April 2024.

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Welsh children left ‘worried and waiting’ as paediatric waiting lists soar by 62% since 2016

20 February 2024

Paediatricians in Wales are calling for urgent action from Government after a new report shows huge demand and disproportionately long waits for crucial children’s health services.

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It's time to examine the data on paediatric waiting times (and healthcare expenditure) in Wales

20 February 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales, has always been interested in data. But sometimes, data doesn't tell the full story or needs a closer look. As we publish our new report on paediatric waiting times in Wales, it's time to challenge how we spend on healthcare and to call on the government t...

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RCPCH responds to NHS Dental Recovery Plan

7 February 2024

NHS England and the Government have published their plan to combat high demand for NHS dentistry and focus on greater prevention and good oral health in young children.

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Ready for the year ahead - President's blog

12 January 2024

Camilla’s heated gloves are on and she’s launching into the first update of what promises to be a busy 2024. With a general election on the horizon she sets out our role in ensuring children’s health remains a political priority. There are also details of the College’s brand-new Paediatric Patient S...

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Measles resurgence forces children's doctors to update national guidance ahead of potential outbreak

21 November 2023

Paediatricians are being asked to look out for measles amid the winter season while also calling on Government for the long-awaited vaccine strategy.

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Introducing the RCPCH Wales Deputies

15 November 2023

How can we help ensure children and young people are at the centre of policy making in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, notes the need draw on others' expertise... And so he announces our recently appointed RCPCH Wales Deputy Officers and Health Board Integration Lead.

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RCPCH responds to Patient Safety Commissioner’s recommendations on Martha’s Rule

3 November 2023

This week the Patient Safety Commissioner wrote to Health Secretary, Steve Barclay outlining her recommendations for Martha’s Rule.

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The courage to pause - President's blog

20 October 2023

Reflecting on recent events, Camilla highlights the important role of the College in advocating ceaselessly for the universal protection of children, whoever and wherever they are. She invites you to take a quick poll on Physician Associates in paediatrics and introduces our new Climate Change and C...

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Celebrating staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors this #SASWeek23

12 October 2023

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme acknowledges, celebrates and supports the varied experiences in paediatrics. SAS doctors do amazing work, and Dr Anne Pinches has developed the role of SAS Advocate in her own Trust to promote and improve support for this growing group.