Announcement

This evidence-based policy report was produced in collaboration with RCPCH and other leading health organisations.

We invite trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants to apply for the annual British Paediatric Surveillance Unit's Sir Peter Tizard bursary. The successful applicant receives a fully funded slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs. The deadline is Monday 2...

We are delighted to announce Dr Bhanu Williams as our new Assistant Registrar, a role she will commence from 24 August 2024. 

VP for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick reflects on the first year of Progress+, our two-level training programme. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of all involved, there is much to celebrate - such as new pathways for core training, an emphasis on learning and the bedding in of longi...

We want the new Government to take bold action on child poverty, health inequalities, equal protection and air pollution. We'll work with you, our members, to influence all MPs on our priorities, including support for the paediatric workforce. Steve outlines the College's plans.

As of today, risr/advance (the software that powers RCPCH ePortfolio), is rolling out a new Files area. Available in the main menu, Files replaces the Document library and displays a searchable listing of all files linked to your events.

In this issue we look back at RCPCH Conference 2024 and hear from medical student prize winners and RCPCH &Us. We also get 'Powered up', discussing how to tackle health inequalities with actions, and take a look at life post-CCT from three past trainees.

RCPCH has issued the following alert regarding our Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening guideline, which was updated and published in March 2022.

RCPCH is delighted to highlight some of the results from our recent Member Survey. Learn more about member aspirations, goals and challenges and how we will use these insights to support our members.

NHS England have published a progress update on the recovery plan for urgent and emergency care services in England, and sent a letter to ICB Chairs and regional directors, aimed at supporting planning over the summer and improving system resilience ahead of winter.