Find out what is needed to ensure the right foundations are in place to encourage a collaborative and transparent external second opinion process.
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Membership
Milestones magazineFor our summer edition we’re celebrating excellence in child health with this year’s national PAFTA winners, recognising paediatric achievements across the UK.
AGM 2022 resultsOn 28 June we held our Annual General Meeting at RCPCH Conference in Liverpool. Members received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer, and considered two changes to the College governing documents. -
Education and careers
#RCPCHProgressPlusAs we count down the days until we change the training programme structure in August 2023, we're sharing some thoughts! -
Work we do
On moraleHow can we rethink everyday practice to improve job satisfaction in teams? Members look at our ninth training principle of the month for RCPCH Progress+.
Neonatal auditSince 2006, the National Neonatal Audit Programme aims to improve care for babies who may be born too early, with a low birth weight or a medical condition. (Photo by Ben Turner) -
Resources
Supporting UkraineOur live member briefing outlines how we are working on your behalf, activity you may wish to consider and the support available to you and colleagues.
External second opinionsA helpful resource for healthcare professionals, service planners and families to draw upon when requesting, providing and receiving an external second opinion. -
Key topics
COVID-19We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people.
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News and events
An interview with Professor Simon KennyIn our latest podcast, RCPCH President Dr Camilla Kingdon speaks with Professor Simon Kenny about his role at NHS England as national clinical director for children and young people.
Adolescent Health Conference 2022Two days in Birmingham bringing together like-minded people to move forward the adolescent health agenda, focussing on issues that affect young people worldwide.
In partnership
This guidance was developed with the help of Together for Short Lives, Paediatric Critical Care Society, clinicians from a wide range of specialties, and families.
Information for families
As well as the full guidance below we have developed a short guide for families that covers the key points of the external second opinion process.
Guidance for health professionals and families around seeking and providing external second opinions. A shorter guide for families is also available below.
Our recommendations aim to support this guidance being adopted nationally and locally. They include supporting families, the paediatric workforce, and education and training.