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Workforce census 2015: Focus on Scotland (published 2017)

This briefing focuses on data from the RCPCH Workforce Census 2015 which relates specifically to Scotland.

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Ten whole time equivalent posts on all training rotas - RCPCH trainees survey

This page provides a best practice example for standard 8 of Facing the Future: Standards for acute general paediatric services, which outlines a model for supporting paediatric trainees, based on results from the 2017 RCPCH trainee survey.

Service design

Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Models of care

Service planning

Workforce

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Access to consultant opinion in PAUs - Basildon Hospital

This page provides a best practice example for standard 6 of Facing the Future: Standards for acute general paediatric services, which outlines how consultant opinion is provided within Basildon Hospital's 24-hour paediatric assessment unit (PAU). PAUs can help to reduce the number of inpatient admi...

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Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Models of care

Service planning

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Two consultant led handovers every 24 hours - Bedford Hospital

This page provides a best practice example for standard 4 of Facing the Future: Standards for acute general paediatric services, which describes the handover process at Bedford Hospital, which is led by consultant paediatricians. Sharing information using structured communication techniques helps to...

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Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Models of care

Service planning

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Consultant presence during 'peak activity' - Barnsley Hospital

This page provides a best practice example for standard 1 of Facing the Future: Standards for acute general paediatric services, which outlines the consultant 'hot week' system at Barnsley Hospital, which ensures that there is consultant presence in the hospital during self-defined periods of 'peak ...

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Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Models of care

Service planning

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Where to go for help and support for doctors' wellbeing

It can feel pretty lonely when we’re navigating difficult periods in our lives but you don’t have to face these challenges alone. There are lots of services that can provide support and advice, with many offering free, confidential help. Help and support is available in your local region. Supervi...

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Cannabis-derived medicinal products - questions and answers

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and British Paediatric Neurology Association has developed this Q&A in light of recent developments in this area. It advises on the legality and safety of cannabis-based products and considers the evidence base for their potential harms and benefits.

Drugs and medicines

Epilepsy

Safeguarding

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President's updates

Professor Steve Turner took over as RCPCH President in March 2024. He says, "I am truly honoured... it is a huge privilege and I want to thank members and colleagues from around the world who have put their faith in me." As his predecessors, Steve will share regular updates with members by email and...

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High dependency care for children - time to move on

Published in 2014, this document outlines 69 recommendations to improve the management of high dependency care, placing the child and their complete critical care pathway at the focus of service delivery. It's intended for staff, management and commissioners seeking to deliver safe and high quality ...

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Intensive care medicine

Service design

Models of care

Networks for health services

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Epilepsy Passport evaluation (2018)

Two years after its launch, we carried out an evaluation to understand how healthcare professionals, children and young people and their families use the Epilepsy Passport. This tells us which aspects of the Passport have been successful and which need improvement.

Neurology

Epilepsy

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