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#BreakTheBias on International Women's Day 2022
8 March 2022
Our President reflects on this year's theme for IWD, and what we can achieve if we work together.
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Professor Steve Turner is RCPCH President, and shares regular updates with members by email and on this website.
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A busy and memorable two weeks
25 February 2022
As we learn to live with COVID-19, Camilla reflects on the impact of the pandemic, kindness and listening to the wise words of young people.
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My update on COVID-19 vaccination of all 5 to 11 year old children in the UK - President's blog
18 February 2022
As a College, we've shared our professional view with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination to children and young people. Earlier considerations around the offer to 12 to 15 year olds have offered helpful insight to the rollout to younger c...
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Each of us can play a role in helping others - President's blog
11 February 2022
It’s easy to feel helpless about backlogs and health inequalities, but remember that even small acts can make a difference. And, find out more about ways to get involved in College activities and events.
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A busy January - President's blog
28 January 2022
The pace of recovery from COVID-19 can seem slow and it's easy to feel battered by the past two years. But there's important work being done - from the rollout of our workforce census to advocating for child health.
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In the bleak midwinter, dare to be the Spring - President's blog
14 January 2022
It is important to acknowledge the challenges we face, but Camilla reminds us how amazing our members are and how grateful children and their families are for the work you do.
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Finding the reasons to be cheerful - President's blog
17 December 2021
Through downbeat days and cold, dark cycle rides, Camilla tells us three things that are keeping her spirits up.
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Let’s look out for each other - President's blog
3 December 2021
As Omicron brings more uncertainty and strain, Camilla writes about what we can do to make a difference, alongside her reflections from the College’s first Climate Change conference.
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Today we create our futures - President's blog
19 November 2021
Camilla writes about recent ‘virtual’ visits to Scotland and Sri Lanka and also discusses the enormity of the climate change challenges we face and how we all have a role to play. She talks about our new sustainable future with Archives of Disease in Childhood (ADC) online and highlights upcoming el...
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Playing our part on climate change and beyond - President's blog
5 November 2021
Camilla reflects on the climate emergency, what the budget means for child health, breaking the cycle of deprivation and how a cycle ride showed the best of paediatrics.