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

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Member Survey 2024 – results highlights

7 June 2024

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.

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One year on – update on the recovery of urgent and emergency care services in England

17 May 2024

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.

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Dr Jan Dudley elected as RCPCH Registrar

9 May 2024

RCPCH is pleased to announce Dr Jan Dudley as new College Registrar.

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RCPCH improves diversity data collection of membership resulting in a dramatic increase in engagement

8 May 2024

Until recently, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health had a full diversity profile of about 9% of our membership. Following a data collection improvement, we now have a diversity profile of 68%.

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Announcing the winner of the 2024 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

1 May 2024

We are delighted to announce that Dr Katheryn Ferin won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for best paper presented during a plenary session at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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Paediatricians call for an end to unjust and dangerous smacking laws

17 April 2024

Children’s doctors in England and Northern Ireland are calling for equal protection for children and young people against physical assault, such as smacking, hitting, and slapping.

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RCPCH responds to NHS Practitioner Health announcement

16 April 2024

RCPCH has responded to news about the NHS Practitioner Health announcement and calls for the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff to be a priority focus for NHS decision makers into the future.

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Children's doctors raise alarm on ‘out of control’ paediatric waits in Northern Ireland

15 April 2024

Between June 2016 and June 2023 Northen Ireland saw an increase of 172.6% in paediatric outpatient waiting lists.

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RCPCH calls on MPs to support Tobacco and Vapes Bill

15 April 2024

RCPCH is urging MPs to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as debate set to begin on the government's legislative proposals in the House of Commons.

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NHS England's 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance

10 April 2024

NHS England has published the 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance. It sets out three core priorities for the health system for the year ahead, and the key actions to achieve these objectives. This short briefing for members summarises these actions and highlights the key points ...