Announcement

College announcements - especially for our members, exam candidates and those who support paediatric training

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RCPCH responds to the DHSC NHS Pension Scheme consultation

30 January 2023

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.

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We introduce members to GMC's hub on challenging racism and discrimination in healthcare

26 January 2023

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.

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NHSE 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance

16 January 2023

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.

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Tell us your views on a new app about health inequalities

10 January 2023

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).

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Rob Okunnu appointed as Chief Executive Officer for RCPCH

3 January 2023

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).

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New Year Honours 2023

31 December 2022

RCPCH President comments on New Year Honours.

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Reflections on: fatigue, sleep and wellbeing

13 December 2022

The winter season brings extra challenges on our levels of fatigue. But this is also a topic that is important throughout the year. We thought it useful to bring together a few recent articles around sleep, fatigue and wellbeing, touching upon the responsibility of employers, NHS organisations and G...

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Kindness: the many positive effects

2 December 2022

There are many positive effects that occur when being kind to yourself, your colleagues and those around you. This page houses some inspiring resources that explore this topic.

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Dr Ronny Cheung appointed as Officer for Health Services

1 December 2022

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.

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The Epilepsy12 Youth Advocates have been awarded the Richard Driscoll Memorial Award 2022

17 November 2022

On 17 November 2022, the Epilepsy12 Youth Advocates were announced as the winners for the Richard Driscoll Memorial Award for outstanding patient involvement in clinical audit at the annual Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) AGM.