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RCPCH supports Action on Sugar's National Sugar Awareness Week

12 November 2018

Dr Max Davie comments on the impact excess sugar can have on children and young people.

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Shaping the future of paediatric care - introducing Paediatrics 2040

8 November 2018

We have started work on our two-year project of enquiry, which will set a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK.

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Twenty years on: past winners of the Dr Simon Newell Early Investigator of the Year Award

8 November 2018

Established in 1999 by Sparks, this annual award recognises outstanding young medical researchers in the field of paediatrics. Now jointly funded by Sparks and GOSH Charity, it was renamed in 2017 in memory of Dr Newell and his distinguished career. With 19 winners to date, it continues his legacy o...

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Clichéd as it sounds, I’ve always managed to get on well with children

7 November 2018

Syed Taha, an ST1 (specialty training) paediatrician, explains why he was drawn to paediatrics - and reminds us all to have a genuine interest in whatever we do.

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Cancellation policies for courses, events and RCPCH Conference

Information about our cancellation and refund policies across our courses and events portfolio.

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RCPCH responds to the Government's 'prevention better than cure' announcement

5 November 2018

"We commend Government for their commitment" says Professor Russell Viner, but emphasises this will be difficult to achieve without a "significant expansion to the child health workforce".

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RCPCH responds to RSPH's 'Health on the High Street' report

2 November 2018

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has published a league table ranking 70 of Britain's major towns and cities by the impact of their high streets on the public's health and wellbeing. Officer for Health Promotion, Dr Max Davie, responds to these statistics.

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What about the emotional wellbeing of staff and patients? Planning for major incidents

1 November 2018

The threat of major incidents has increased anxiety among young people and emergency care health professionals. In this blog, we discuss the impact of major incidents on mental health and outline how health professionals can make sure they are prepared.

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Research and scholarship

Paediatricians at all levels need to demonstrate they can apply an evidence-based approach to their practice - and so need research skills.

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Childhood antibiotics and antacids may be linked to heightened obesity risk

30 October 2018

RCPCH responds to new research which suggests these drugs may alter gut microbes associated with weight gain.