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Beginner's guide to genomic testing: Who, what and how - webinar recording

In March 2023, we invited Dr Harry Leitch to speak about genomic testing for paediatricians. He shared insights from his own experiences in the NHS, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

Clinical genetics

Genomics

Community child health

General paediatrics

Inherited metabolic medicine

Intensive care medicine

Neonatal medicine

Continuing professional development

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Brexit and child health - summary of agreements

During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.

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Changes to the teaching of relationships and sex education and PSHE - consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Department for Education's proposed changes to the teaching of RSE (relationships and sex education) and PSHE (personal, social, health and economic), recommending a holistic, age appropriate approach.

Health policy

Adolescent health

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

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Climate change - resources for child health professionals

To support our members in their sustainability journey, our Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) has collated resources around climate change and health. Starting with five quick actions, this page aims to provide you with a space to easily explore climate and child health resources, education materi...

Society

Climate change

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Clinical guideline directory

The Guideline Directory contains a full list of paediatric guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), as well as those from other Royal Colleges or paediatric specialty groups which meet the standar...

Clinical guidelines and standards

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Clinical guidelines process manual - Setting standards for development of clinical guidelines in paediatrics and child health

This manual, updated in April 2020, describes our process to develop high standard clinical guidelines, and includes information on grading evidence, consensus methods, dissemination and implementation. Our process has been accredited by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) s...

Clinical guidelines and standards

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Communicating the aims and outputs of the NNAP effectively to parents and families - a case study for NNAP

This case study was included in the 2017 National Neonatal Audit Programme annual report to highlight how a neonatal unit has used its results from the National Neonatal Audit Programme as a basis to identify and implement local quality improvement activities. You can download the full case study be...

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Data collection of antenatal steroids given - a case study for NNAP

The following case study from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust was included in the 2018 annual report on 2017 data, and highlights how NNAP results can be used as a basis for identifying, and undertaking, local quality improvement activities.

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DCH Clinical exam - how to apply

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) comprises two exams - Foundation of Practice (FOP) theory and DCH Clinical. The FOP is shared with the MRCPCH route (membership exam). You can apply for these two exams in any order. If both exams have the same application period, you can apply for both at the same ...

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Department for Education proposed guidance for schools and colleges: gender questioning children - consultation response

In March 2024, we responded to the Department for Education's draft guidance for schools and colleges in England on responding when a gender questioning or transgender child wishes to socially transition in school. The guidance makes suggestions for parental involvement and use of gendered spaces su...

Society

Gender identity

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Beginner's guide to genomic testing: Who, what and how - webinar recording

Brexit and child health - summary of agreements

Changes to the teaching of relationships and sex education and PSHE - consultation response

Climate change - resources for child health professionals

Clinical guideline directory

Clinical guidelines process manual - Setting standards for development of clinical guidelines in paediatrics and child health

Communicating the aims and outputs of the NNAP effectively to parents and families - a case study for NNAP

Data collection of antenatal steroids given - a case study for NNAP

DCH Clinical exam - how to apply

Department for Education proposed guidance for schools and colleges: gender questioning children - consultation response

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