We highlight examples of good practice of effective transition from hospitals, clinics, charities and statutory bodies across the UK.
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Membership
MilestonesThis edition of your membership magazine sees the launch of the Paediatrics 2040 project, the handover of the College presidency and a feature on understanding how mental health is core to paediatrics.
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Education and careers
Redeployment during COVID-19We recognise that redeployment of trainee paediatricians to adult services may be necessary through the pandemic's surges - we've produced principles to minimise disruption to your training. -
Work we do
Working for changeThe next steps for the College in equality, diversity and inclusion are set out in our five new reports. -
Resources
Forecasting the futureWe've developed a vision of the future of paediatrics in the UK - by exploring evidence, innovation, models of care and working lives of paediatricians.
Health and wellbeingThroughout this challenging period we've been publishing blogs and resources by our members around the UK - covering topics such as overcoming trauma, supporting each other and spreading positivity. -
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. Explore our guidance and resources. -
News and events
Why diversity is vitalDr Sophie Jackson looks at why diversity in paediatrics helps to improve patient care and build a more equal society – and reflects on the publication of our new reports.
President's blogIn his regular blog, Professor Russell Viner updates on key events and his activities to improve children and young people's health and to support our members.
We look at five key determinants - from developing a person-centric plan to involving young people and their families - and specific conditions.
Young people shared what has worked well for them and their wishes for health transition services.
Ensuring high quality care
This webinar, jointly hosted by RCPCH, Young People's Health Special Interest Group and Royal College of Physicians members, advises health professionals on providing developmentally appropriate care for young people transitioning to adult services.
Our Facing the Future: Standards for ongoing health needs states that there must be a designated person responsible for ensuring that developmentally appropriate transitional care is provided and coordinated by both child and adult services.
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