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Briefings for parliamentarians
We regularly provide written briefings for MPs and Peers for debates or departmental question sessions. You can download them below.
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CPD Diary - about and frequently asked questions
Your CPD Diary is in RCPCH ePortfolio, and on the risr/advance platform (formerly Kaizen). It's a lifelong platform for paediatricians, from training and throughout your working life.
This page has FAQs and user guidance on how CPD Diary works.
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Equal protection from assault in England and Northern Ireland: Prohibiting physical punishment of all children
In England and Northern Ireland, children are the only group of people not fully protected in law from physical assault. Our recommendations demonstrate to Government policymakers both the practicalities of removing the 'reasonable punishment defence’ from law and the appropriate next steps to reduc...
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How does PaedCCF ICU work? A step-by-step guide
As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...
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How does PaedCCF outpatients work? A step-by-step guide
As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups during outpatients consultations, and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...
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Our manifesto for the next UK General Election – support children’s health and wellbeing in a changing world (2024)
The next General Election is expected to be called by the Prime Minister in 2024 and with political parties already preparing their policy platforms for the campaign period, we need to be prepared. That is why we’ve published our manifesto that calls on political parties to support children’s health...
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Revalidation - guidance for appraisers of RCPCH clinical examiners retired from medical practice
Appraisers of RCPCH examiners can find guidance here on what they can expect during an effective appraisal meeting. It will help examiners and their appraisers structure the supporting information and the appraisal discussion in a way that allows a proper evaluation of a doctor’s learning since the ...
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Revalidation - guidance for doctors working overseas
This guidance is for doctors working overseas or thinking of working overseas, and who may be concerned about revalidation.
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Revalidation - licence to practise requirements for RCPCH designated roles and other roles
The guidance is intended to assist paediatricians who are unsure whether a licence to practise is required for their role, if they are not simultaneously working as a clinical paediatrician.
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Revalidation and appraisal
Revalidation is the process by which doctors demonstrate to the General Medical Council (GMC) that they are up-to-date and fit to practise and that they are complying with the relevant professional standards. It applies to all doctors with a licence to practise on the GMC register, including those i...