Psychiatrist

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) annual reports

Our annual, national reports, 'Care processes and outcomes' highlight the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales. On this page you can download our latest and previous reports, and find links to our reports especially for parent...

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We need to address staff shortages across the child health workforce

11 March 2020

Staff shortages are among the most high-profile issues facing the NHS today—a scarcity that is felt within the paediatrics workforce.

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government's mental health announcement

19 December 2018

Scotland will recruit an additional 80 mental health professionals to work with children and young people, following a £4 million investment.

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit - data submission

We are now accepting data for the 2022-23 audit year. Download the current dataset, templates for submitting data via CSV and questionnaire and our user guide.

Endocrinology

Community services

Diabetes

Clinical guidelines and standards

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DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

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Epilepsy12 - methodology, information governance and datasets for Round 3

This page provides details of the methodology, datasets and related information governance processes for Round 3 of this clinical audit.

Clinical guidelines and standards

Measurement and performance

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Chatterbox game on five ways of healthy wellbeing

Based on the classic children's game, this game provides ‘Facts vs Myths’ surrounding the subject of mental health, which can enable a teacher/healthcare professional to facilitate a discussion regarding this issue.

Children and young people's voice

RCPCH &Us

Wellbeing for children and young people

Safeguarding

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Doctor's pocketbook for talking to young patients about mental health

Developed by our summer intern Papia (age 17) in 2016, this tool shows young people's expectations for consultations with their doctors.

Children and young people's voice

Wellbeing for children and young people

Quality improvement

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DCH Clinical exam - how to apply

If you are taking the Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical in the UK or another country, find out when and how to apply, how places are allocated and what to expect after you submit your application. DCH Clinical exams are currently being delivered online, and detail is provided on this page.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Theory exam sample papers

All RCPCH theory exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT). Our sample paper is a tutorial to help you better understand the functionality and what you can expect of a CBT examination. This is not a like-for like practice exam but just an example of how our CBT examinations are run. You c...

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