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Parents are not visitors: the importance of Family Integrated Care - patient safety spotlight

29 September 2026

When a baby is admitted to a neonatal unit, parents can find themselves overwhelmed. It is often completely out of the blue and parents are thrust into an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by incubators, wires and the constant beeping of monitors.

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Your Paediatrics, Your Future: The privilege of a career in paediatrics

29 September 2026

Dr Soumyadeep Biswas reflects on why he chose a career in paediatrics, the privilege of seeing children recover, and the changes needed to help future generations overcome the challenges they face. He also shares further personal insights in a video testimonial.

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An interview with Dr Thomas Isaac, inaugural winner of the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary 2025

7 September 2026

In 2025, we launched the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary, a new research award established in collaboration with the Williams Syndrome Foundation. The bursary recognises the best scientific paper relating to paediatric learning disability that has been published or accepted for publication within t...

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Building strong foundations in the first 1,001 days: The new "Babies Bill"

3 September 2026

Tomorrow, MPs will debate a new Bill in the House of Commons that seeks to protect in law the services provided for infants, parents and carers. In this blog, RCPCH's Early Years Clinical Lead, Dr Saras Hosdurga, explains why the College is calling on MPs to support the Bill, and what more is needed...

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Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Improve your wellness at work

28 August 2026

To celebrate our 30th birthday, we asked members of the paediatric community to reflect on their experiences and share their stories, including one piece of advice to improve your wellness at work.

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Collaborative Healthcare in England, one year on...

18 August 2026

Last year, we reported on long waiting times for community child health services. By March 2027, NHS England aims that at least 78% of community health service activity occur within 18 weeks, but the data shows we still have a long way to go.

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Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Building a culture of support

31 July 2026

Dr Fatimah Unar reflects on the rewards and challenges of a career in paediatric emergency medicine, and how creating a supportive team culture helps colleagues navigate the most difficult moments in child health care.

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How the National Child Mortality Database in England (NCMD) can make learning from every child death count – patient safety spotlight

23 July 2026

This blog explores how insights from child death reviews, brought together by the NCMD, can help clinicians turn difficult experiences into learning that improves care and prevents future deaths.

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Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Advice to new paediatric professionals

26 June 2026

To celebrate our 30th birthday, we asked members of the paediatric community to reflect on their experiences and share their stories, including one piece of advice they'd give to new paediatric professionals.

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Professor David Harvey: a leader in neonatal medicine and LGBTQ+ rights

17 June 2026

This Pride season, we are reflecting on the legacy of Professor David Harvey, a remarkable paediatrician and College member who contributed greatly to paediatrics and the LGBTQ+ community.