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Membership
#paediatricslife on InstagramHave you seen our new Instagram account? As we get things started, we have a competition for members. Submit your photo that celebrates 'paediatrics in everyday life' for a chance to win gift vouchers.
Clinical research fellowshipApplications are now open for our first joint clinical research fellowship award in childhood disability, jointly funded by the RCPCH and Newlife - The Charity for Disabled Children. -
Education and careers
Choose paediatricsA career in this specialty offers opportunities in research, public health and volunteering overseas - and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. -
Work we do
"Being me" - children in careCare-experienced children and young people worked with RCPCH &Us to create free resources to help share who they are, how they are feeling and what support they would like.
CCT class: Where are they now?Each year we survey paediatricians who have recently completed their specialist training (in the UK) to understand the working patterns - and pressures - facing new consultants. -
Resources
Survive and thriveWe're here to support you throughout your career - from advice for new trainees to stepping up as a new consultant to our careers service, plus tips on coping with stress.
Scientific journalsWe partner with The BMJ on two leading, peer-reviewed publications on child health in the UK and internationally: Archives of Disease in Childhood and BMJ Paediatrics Open. -
Key topics
Leaving the EUChildren and young people must be placed at the centre of Brexit preparedness. We highlight our concerns and recommendations, and provide guidance for members.
Improving retentionOur President Russell Viner notes that we must be clear about the challenges of a career in paediatrics, and focused on keeping it as the best career in medicine. -
News and events
After the holiday...Returning to work, VP for Policy Simon Clark (pictured right) looks at our policy work from preventing ill health to safeguarding guidance, and how he can play his part in our upcoming careers campaign.
Be a vital part of RCPCH ConferenceSubmit an abstract and you could be presenting to colleagues at the UK’s biggest child health conference, which takes place next April in Liverpool.
We partner with The BMJ on two leading, peer-reviewed scientific publications focused on child health in the UK and around the world: Archives of Disease in Childhood and BMJ Paediatrics Open.
Recently published resources
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Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s – consultation response
In October 2019, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on their prevention green paper, which looks at how our health is shaped by the environment in which we live, the choices we make and the services we receive.
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APPG inquiry into the 'Five Year Forward View on Mental Health'- consultation response
In 2018 the college replied to calls for evidence on the APPG inquiry into the implementation of the ‘Five Year Forward View for Mental Health’.
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HFSS advertising aimed at children on Broadcast Media- a consultation response
In 2018 the RCPCH replied to an open call for evidence on food advertising aimed at children from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP).
The latest reports from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit look at the use of diabetes-related technologies and the workforce in paediatric diabetes units.