It is essential that paediatrics is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week specialty, with the most experienced doctors present at the busiest times.
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Membership
Reflections from a general paediatricianWhen recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking.
Membership benefit of the month"My wish is that children and young people are given the power and tools to make decisions that affect their lives". Explore our resources or contact us to help engage CYP in your services. -
Education and careers
Applying for specialty trainingRecruitment is now open for ST1 and ST2 posts. We've made some changes to help give applicants more flexibility. -
Work we do
What is the future of the NHS in England?The development of the NHS Long Term Plan provides an opportunity for NHS England to truly place the needs of children and young people at its heart.
The things I've experienced...It may be taking Dr Chris Hands a bit longer to become a consultant, but less than full time working gave a chance to support children's charities and work in Sierra Leone. -
Resources
Mentoring skillsGet ready to upskill with our upcoming mentoring courses in Cardiff next March. Enjoy a 10% early bird discount if you book before 7 December.
Epilepsy passportsGiving essential information about a child or young person’s epilepsy, including their emergency care plan, medication history and key contacts. -
Key topics
Paediatrics offers everythingKate Mackay, who works in paediatric emergency medicine, explains why she found a place where her skills fit in an environment that is interesting, challenging and supportive.
Measuring diabetes careNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month. We work through the year with UK hospitals to measure - and improve - the health outcomes and experiences of children with diabetes. -
News and events
Painful truths through comedyHow can storytelling skills help in a clinical setting? Serena Haywood, a neurodevelopmental consultant, on how her two jobs complement each other.
Christmas celebrationJoin friends and colleagues at our festive event, and enjoy readings, performances from prominent choirs and a reception.
In 'Together for child health', we look at how to diagnose and treat children and young people with acute illness quickly and close to home.
Results from our audit highlight gaps within paediatric rotas as well as poor links between primary care and the hospital child health service.
These standards apply to children who are awaiting diagnosis or are under the care of child health services to manage their ongoing health needs.
Urgent and emergency care must be fully integrated to ensure that children are seen by the right people, at the right place and in the right setting.
Have increased winter pressures made it more challenging to deliver paediatric emergency care? We've surveyed our members and will present guidance next year.
Children's rights
At its heart, Facing the Future is about the rights of children and young people - to be involved in decisions about their care, and be treated by the right people, at the right time, in the right place.
Related news
News
Shaping the future of paediatric care - introducing Paediatrics 2040
8 November 2018
We have started work on our two-year project of enquiry, which will set a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK.
News
RCPCH responds to the Government's 'prevention better than cure' announcement
5 November 2018
"We commend Government for their commitment" says Professor Russell Viner, but emphasises this will be difficult to achieve without a "significant expansion to the child health workforce".
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What about the emotional wellbeing of staff and patients? Planning for major incidents
1 November 2018
The threat of major incidents has increased anxiety among young people and emergency care health professionals. In this blog, we discuss the impact of major incidents on mental health and outline how health professionals can make sure they are prepared.