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England falling behind other European countries in the race to improve children’s health, reveals new report

15 October 2018

The RCPCH has launched a new report, Child health in 2030 in England: comparisons with other wealthy countries, which uses long-term historical data to project outcomes for children and young people's health in 2030.

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Children are amazing and they deserve amazing people to look after them

12 October 2018

Nick Schindler, an ST5 based in the East of England, explains why he chose to pursue a career in paediatrics.

Rosetrees Trust - PhD Plus [OPEN]

https://rosetrees.org.uk/phd-plus/

These PhD Plus awards allow outstanding students to extend a 3-year PhD into a 4-year studentship.

Award programme/theme

Studentship / PhD support

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

17 February 2025

Rosetrees Trust - Interdisciplinary Awards [OPEN]

https://rosetreestrust.co.uk/interdisciplinary-award-applications/

The Rosetrees Trust are looking for proposals that investigate how environmental issues such as air pollution, climate change, and exposure to toxins, carcinogens and microplastics affect health from birth to adulthood.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£250,001 to £500,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

3 March 2025

Rosetrees Trust - Seedcorn Awards [CLOSED]

https://rosetrees.org.uk/seedcorn-awards/

Seedcorn awards are aimed at enabling researchers to advance innovative and novel ideas related to the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of human diseases. Applicants are expected to have a novel hypothesis and some preliminary data.

Award programme/theme

Starter grant / pilot grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

18 months

Submission deadline

9 September 2024

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Latest obesity statistics published

11 October 2018

RCPCH's Dr Max Davie welcomes the Government's obesity prevention efforts but calls for more support for those already overweight as latest stats reveal 20% of children are obese by age 11.

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RCPCH responds to Prime Minister's World Mental Health day announcement

10 October 2018

To mark World Mental Health Day, the Prime Minister has made a series of announcements on mental health.

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Human Factors training to be rolled out for GMC investigators

10 October 2018

The General Medial Council has announced that all their fitness to practise decision makers, case examiners and clinical experts are to receive Human Factors training, and advice on modifying investigation processes, as part of a collaboration agreed with Oxford University’s Patient Safety Academy.

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Focus magazine for members - autumn 2018

9 October 2018

Read about child health and the political landscape, the new ICYP Engagement committee, new course series, neonatal care findings and more…

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Daily doses of vitamin D important for child health say doctors

5 October 2018

Vitamin D helps in the development of healthy, strong bones and to prevent rickets. RCPCH reiterates the importance of babies and children taking supplementation.