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A major change in UK politics - President’s update

5 July 2024

Steve reflects on the UK General Election and highlights key Labour party manifesto commitments relating to child health. He also congratulates Dr Hilary Cass on her peerage, and there are chances for you to get involved in two important College surveys.

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Update to your ePortfolio - Files area replaces the Document library

2 July 2024

As of today, risr/advance (the software that powers RCPCH ePortfolio), is rolling out a new Files area. Available in the main menu, Files replaces the Document library and displays a searchable listing of all files linked to your events.

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Tribute to Dame Liz Fradd (1949-2024)

27 June 2024

In 2002, Dame Liz Fradd was awarded an Honorary FRCPCH in recognition of her enormous contribution to children’s nursing. Professor Sir Alan Craft remembers Dame Liz who remained active until the end of her life. She died on her 75th birthday on 12 May, World Nursing Day,

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Milestones magazine for members – summer 2024

26 June 2024

In this issue we look back at RCPCH Conference 2024 and hear from medical student prize winners and RCPCH &Us. We also get 'Powered up', discussing how to tackle health inequalities with actions, and take a look at life post-CCT from three past trainees.

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RCPCH Commission on Immunisation Access, Uptake and Equity

Rates of uptake of all childhood vaccines in the UK have been declining every year over the past decade. There are significant inequalities in vaccine uptake among population groups and geographical areas in the UK. RCPCH has established a multidisciplinary commission to review what can be done t...

Public health

Vaccination

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College welcomes the introduction of game changing RSV vaccine

25 June 2024

After a headline campaign from RCPCH, England and Scotland have announced a rollout of the RSV vaccine this autumn.

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The first step to building belonging: connection

25 June 2024

This month, in the first of a series of three blogs, Thrive Fellow Dr Jess Morgan reflects on how connection can bring us closer together and help build a sense of belonging within teams.

Committee

Recognition and Citations Committee

The Recognition and Citations Committee was created to publicise, monitor and assess nominations for some of the awards given by the College.

Medical Research Foundation - Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease Diagnostics Fellowship [CLOSED]

https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/ai-in-cardiovascular-and-re…

The Medical Research Foundation are funding fellowships for mid-career researchers who are making a transition to independence to support research that will increase understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods for the diagnosis of cardiovascular or respiratory diseases.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

Funding amount range

Over £500,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

13 September 2024

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Lessons from the past to inform our future - President’s update

21 June 2024

As the College looks to the future, Steve has been reviewing our archives and discovering what we can learn from the past. Also in this update, as whooping cough cases rise there is a call to download and display our vaccination poster. Plus, hear about lots of ways for you to get involved with your...