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Include: The voice of children, young people and families to improve child health (RCPCH Engagement Academy)

As a paediatrician, child health professional or worker in the voluntary sector, how can you effectively and confidently involve children and young people - and their families - to share their views and wishes on their health service? Through bespoke training, coaching and engagement packages, we su...

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RCPCH calls on UK governments to re-open schools in early January as planned

23 December 2021

As we hear more about the spread of the Omicron variant this winter, one aspect of the response will be a consideration of how schools can be kept open. Our President shares our perspective on keeping schools open as a principle.

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Announcing the 2023 Honorary Fellows

23 May 2023

We are pleased to announce the 2023 elected Honorary Fellows. Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number of people who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership.

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Paediatricians reassure parents MMR vaccines are lifesaving, and call on government to publish overdue vaccination strategy

1 February 2022

On Tuesday 1 February, UKHSA published concerning data that the UK once again has not met the WHO targets for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination, and indeed the situation is getting worse, with now 1 in 10 children over the age of 5 at risk of measles.

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RCPCH publishes a statement of solidarity and support for BAME colleagues and communities

10 June 2020

The RCPCH stands by its members to continue to address the structural inequalities that affect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues and children and young people from those communities.

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NHS England’s 2022/23 priorities and operational planning guidance published

10 January 2022

On 24 December, NHS England published its 2022/23 priorities and operational planning guidance which sets out objectives and priorities for the year ahead. A new target date of 1 July 2022 has been agreed for statutory arrangements to take effect and ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) to be legally an...

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A good taste of what this amazing world offers - variety in paediatrics

6 October 2021

Dr Maria Neocleous has recently finished her first year of paediatric specialty training. She tells us about these first 12 months - getting support and feedback from colleagues, developing academic experience and considering the endless opportunities in her future.

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Breastfeeding in the UK - position statement

The UK has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Europe. We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that are conducive to breastfeeding, as well as promotion, advice and support to new mothers. This statement addresses breastfeeding in the UK. Messages and recommendations...

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Public health

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Submissions to parliamentary committees

We frequently submit written responses to Select Committee and other inquiries to assist with their work and scrutiny of Government. You can download these submissions below.

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Announcing the 2022 Honorary Fellows

22 June 2022

We are pleased to announce the 2022 elected Honorary Fellows. Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number of people who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership. The 2022 Honor...