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The first step to building belonging: connection

25 June 2024

This month, in the first of a series of three blogs, Thrive Fellow Dr Jess Morgan reflects on how connection can bring us closer together and help build a sense of belonging within teams.

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UK General Election 2024: Child health and the manifesto pledges from political parties

20 June 2024

Dr Mike McKean, Vice-President for Policy, outlines the child health focus points of the three largest parties’ (in England) 2024 manifesto pledges on child health and the NHS workforce. And notes that whatever the next government, RCPCH will work hard to put your voice at the centre.

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Spot the difference - addressing social determinants in everyday management

17 June 2024

After attending the Welsh Paediatric Society spring clinical meeting, themed around social determinants of health, Dr Nick Wilkinson RCPCH Wales Officer explores what we can do to address social determinants with the patient in front of us.

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RCPCH Visiting Fellows share thoughts on their 2024 placements

31 May 2024

Twelve talented paediatricians and paediatric nurses from Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nepal, India and Pakistan joined our Visiting Fellowships programme this spring. Read about their experiences - from RCPCH Conference (pictured) to the UK clinical centres where they developed and shared experti...

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Talking about civility and kindness

28 May 2024

This month, Dr Jess Morgan, Dinwoodie RCPCH Fellow, explores how the Thrive team has been raising the profile of civility and reflects on what this means for you.

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Mental health matters - for health professionals

23 April 2024

This month, Thrive Fellow Jess Morgan reflects on the stigma surrounding the mental health of NHS staff and offers advice and resources to help seeking support.

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“Wronging the ancientry” - adolescent care

22 April 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Wales Officer explores the need to invest in adolescence care and draws on his experiences of caring for young people.

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Data needs a good story

18 March 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Wales Officer reflects on his experiences of what makes ‘good’ data in his monthly blog.

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Trainees taking the lead at our St David's Day Conference

7 March 2024

Dr Matthew Spencer led a group of enthusiastic paediatric trainees to deliver the RCPCH Wales St David’s Day Conference last week in Cardiff. The RCPCH Wales team asked Matt (pictured) a few questions about his experience before and on the day and if he had any advice for next year's organiser.

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Civility - changing culture through our words and actions

27 February 2024

This month one of our Thrive Paediatrics fellows, Jess Morgan, reflects on the impact that our words and behaviours can have and how self-reflection is the first step to changing culture.