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Membership
Pensions - what's the issue?Our recent members' survey gives a glimpse into the damaging effect of pension tax legislation for NHS doctors - which has created a perverse incentive to reduce working hours or retire early.
Milestones - your magazineOur new quarterly member magazine brings you the latest College news, plus in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world. -
Education and careers
Redesigning 'run through' trainingPaediatric trainees need more flexibility, argues David, VP for Training and Assessment (pictured). That benefits trainees, programme directors and, ultimately, children and families. -
Work we do
Rights matterWe're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights, which defines how each child and young person can be kept safe from harm, have chances to develop, become an individual and thrive.
Improving neonatal careThe National Neonatal Audit Programme uses routinely collected data to support quality improvement in neonatal units. Our latest annual report is now published, with a version for parents and carers. -
Resources
The future of tests in sepsisWe're now live with episode 8 of our popular podcast all about managing sepsis in children. In this episode, we explore what’s next for sepsis, and what future assessments might look like.
Emergency care standardsThese standards aim to ensure that urgent and emergency care is fully integrated to ensure children are seen by the right people, at the right place and in the right setting. -
Key topics
Healthcare planningEach winter, urgent and emergency care services for children and young people face particular challenges. We want to make an evidence-based case for change. -
News and events
Networking for FellowsNext year sees the launch of our networking events for RCPCH Fellows, with confirmed dates of 29 January in Manchester and 5 March in London. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Planning for ConferenceRCPCH Conference and exhibition is set to return to Liverpool for the 2020 event. We're building our programme, and delegates will enjoy keynote talks, wide-ranging workshops and unique network events.
Latest news
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We reveal the winning entry for our first member photo competition...
13 December 2019
Congratulations to Dr Ai May Lee for her witty photo in our #paediatricslife competition! Followers of our Instagram account selected our finalists, and our panel of judges carefully reviewed a fantastic set of images.
News
Networking events for RCPCH Fellows in 2020
12 December 2019
Next year sees the launch of our networking events for RCPCH Fellows, with confirmed dates of 29 January in Manchester and 5 March in London. We'll start with lunch, and enjoy an afternoon of talks, drop-in sessions and informal discussions on key topics. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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Council meeting summary - October 2019
12 December 2019
The College's Council last met on 17 October 2019. The main topics discussed were updates on the RCPCH Ambassadors, the MTI scheme and the Paediatric Careers Campaign and Retention Strategy.
The theme for the 2020 RCPCH Conference and exhibition will be ‘Innovating for child health’. Join colleagues next April to explore the latest tools and ideas to help deliver the best possible care.
Upcoming courses and events
Course
MRCPCH Theory & Science exam preparation course
London
Event
Careers in paediatrics event
Halifax
Event
Fellows networking event
Manchester
Course
Progressing Paediatrics: Improving asthma care
London
Course
Effective Educational Supervision
Newcastle upon Tyne
Course
College Tutors' Training Day
Leeds
Course
How to Manage: Paediatric allergy training (PAT 1)
Newcastle