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Physician Associates - RCPCH response to member consultation

On 28 November 2024 RCPCH published the results of our member survey on the role of Physician Associates (PAs) in paediatrics. This follows an interim statement made on 31 October 2024 which called for a pause in recruitment of PAs in paediatrics, a step which was agreed with the RCPCH Executive Com...

Health policy

Workforce

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Physician Associates in Paediatrics

Having a well-supported and skilled MDT is beneficial for children and young people and supports the robustness of the paediatric workforce. Clarity about the different roles within the MDT is important, both for the team members and our patients. For some services, PAs play a valuable role in prov...

Service design

Workforce

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Policy briefing: Vaping in young people

Vapes, or e-cigarettes, are devices that enable users to inhale nicotine in vapour, generated by heating a liquid (e-liquid), rather than smoke. In the UK it is illegal to sell vapes to under 18s; however, data shows that the number of children and young people using vapes is rising. This briefing s...

Health policy

Public health

Smoking and vaping

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Portfolio Pathway

The Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR: Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) is for doctors who wish to join the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register and whose specialist training, qualifications or experience was partly or completely acquired outside of an approved CCT...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

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Portfolio Pathway: for SAS doctors

Portfolio Pathway is the route to Specialist Registration for doctors who have not completed a specialty training programme in the UK or European Economic Area. For specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors, who may not have completed a training programme, applying through Portfol...

Paediatric careers

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Pregnancy and parenthood - guidance for doctors

We list resources on pregnancy, going back to work, breastfeeding and maternity, paternity and adoption leave. We also have produced our own guidance to support those experiencing pregnancy loss and/or fertility issues.

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Preparing for the consultant paediatrician role: Lived experiences, data and recommended actions

The transition from postgraduate doctor in training (PGDiT) to consultant is one of the most significant in a paediatrician’s working life. Whether approaching qualification via run-through training or the Portfolio Pathway, this can be a time of stress and uncertainty. Paediatricians who have ma...

Paediatric careers

Workforce

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Pre-procedure pregnancy checking for under-16s: guidance for clinicians

Determining pregnancy status in young female patients under 16 years of age is an area that clinicians may find difficult. This practical guide sets out the issues, risks and approaches that NHS organisations may consider when developing their policies in this area.

Surgery

Quality improvement

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Preserving the world for future generations: Children and young people's perspective on how to tackle climate change

Our research report gives insight into how children and young people perceive and understand climate change.

Children and young people's voice

Climate change

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Primary Care Network services - consultation response

In January 2020 we responded to NHS England and Improvement’s (NHSE/I) consultation on Primary Care Network (PCN) services. We are concerned that the services will not address the needs of children and young people.

Primary care

Service design