Announcement

The NHS pension scheme open consultation, published in December 2022 by the Department of Health and Social Care, is focussed on changes relating to new retirement flexibilities and inflationary adjustment of the annual tax allowance.

The General Medical Council (GMC) has a new resource hub to support doctors facing racism at work. We give members some key takeaways, and how it applies to paediatrics.

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 23 May 2023. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

On 23 December, NHS England published its 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance, which this year is organised around “three key tasks” for the system.

The nominations window for James Spence Medal, Honorary Fellowship and RCPCH Members’ Award is open for our 2024 award selection. Our 2023 Winners will be announced at our Annual Conference held in Glasgow.

The College's Digital Division is seeking members' views on the value of creating a health inequalities mobile app. This would be developed in partnership with the paediatrics-led group, Wellbeing and Health Action Movement (WHAM).

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Rob) Okunnu to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

RCPCH President comments on New Year Honours.

Dr Ronny Cheung has become the new Officer of Health Services at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Cheung works as a general paediatrician at the Evelina London Children's Hospital.

This guidance explains the completion of Level 2 in paediatric training under the current curriculum, Progress.