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Portfolio Pathway: Changes to CESR name and evaluation

The GMC has revised the methods for evaluating Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) evidence. As of 30 November 2023, CESR is renamed Portfolio Pathway. Applicants will no longer have to demonstrate full equivalence to the CCT programme. Under the new approach, evidence ...

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Two weeks to go until Progress+ - let's normalise individualised training

18 July 2023

We need to change the conversation about progression in training and recognise that trainees have diverse backgrounds, experiences and needs.

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Contributing for improved outcomes across Wales

17 July 2023

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales talks about his experience of contributing to a Senedd review of Pupil Absence. He shares the potential of other current and upcoming work in Wales designed to create improved outcomes. In doing so, he signposts key information to help inform practice and s...

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Advocating for our workforce - President's blog

14 July 2023

From negotiating preservation of training numbers for Progress+ to questioning birth rate projections used in workforce modelling, Camilla highlights some of the areas where we are advocating for our workforce. The blog also links to some important recent publications.

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RCPCH responds to BMA consultants’ vote for industrial action – in England

13 July 2023

In June, the BMA announced that consultants in England voted to take industrial action following the ballot. The vote saw a turnout of 71% (24 106) with 86% voting yes.

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More than 20,000 children waiting over a year for treatment

13 July 2023

NHS data reveals that the number of children awaiting consultant led treatment for over 52 weeks has risen to 21,282. There are now 416,790 children on referral to treatment waiting lists in England.

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BPSU - Request to update your details

Recently you received a letter from the BPSU office requesting you to complete a form indicating whether or not you wish to remain on the BPSU reporting scheme. If you are still willing to report rare childhood disease cases to the BPSU each month, please provide us with your updated details by ...

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Notes and photos from SPS summer meeting 2023

The SPS Summer Meeting 2023 took place on 9 June at the University of Aberdeen. Here you can read more about the meeting and see photos from the day.

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Three weeks to go until Progress+ - a new assessment supports developmental feedback

11 July 2023

As we transition to the updated specialty training programme, ECAT will provide an excellent learning opportunity, and reassure that trainees have the capabilities for tier 2 work through an entrustment decision.

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Thrive Paediatrics - Wellbeing and Innovation Networks

To thrive at work, we need to feel like our voice is being heard, that we belong and have purpose and meaning in what we do. These principles are behind the development of regional Wellbeing and Innovation Networks (WINs): communities of paediatricians and allied health professionals who come tog...

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