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RCPCH-BPSU Webinar: PIND - What you need to know about the many neurodegenerative diseases of UK children

17 March 2026

In this webinar, Dr Christopher Verity explores the recognition and diagnosis of rare neurodegenerative diseases in children and provides practical guidance on designing epidemiological studies, drawing on insights from the BPSU PIND study

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Advocacy wins, momentum and what comes next - President's update

1 December 2025

Over recent months, RCPCH has been at the forefront of major progress for paediatrics and children and young people across the UK.

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Training, vaccines and the future of paediatrics - President's update

3 November 2025

As we move into the final months of 2025, it’s a period of both reflection and momentum across the child health community. From major developments in medical training reform to important updates in the UK vaccination schedule, there’s a great deal shaping how we continue to deliver the best care for...

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Deadline extended: Apply now for the BPSU Sir Peter Tizard Bursary 2025

17 October 2025

The BPSU are extending the deadline for applications to the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary by an additional week. The deadline is now end of day Monday 27 October.

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Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

6 October 2025

In his latest update, Professor Steve Turner reflects on the pressing challenges facing child health, from rising child poverty to ongoing NHS pressures. He shares how RCPCH is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...

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It’s back to school – President’s update

5 September 2025

Here in the UK and many parts of the world, children and young people are back at school, and the approaching autumn and winter seasons can mean things get busy for us paediatricians. The College has plenty of new resources to support your clinical and professional practice this year.

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Gaza update, looking back and HRH visit - President's update

25 July 2025

In this issue we provide a new Gaza update, look back on our impact throughout 2024 & reflect on a Royal visit commemorating RCPCH &Us over the last 10 years.

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Launching the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary: Supporting the next generation of paediatric researchers

24 July 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Sir Peter Tizard Bursary, a unique opportunity for early career paediatricians to undertake a national surveillance study through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU).

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Child health roundtable, clean air update and new global officer - President's update

30 June 2025

In this edition Steve talks about chairing a Westminster roundtable on child health workforce challenges, highlighting burnout, systemic inefficiencies, and the need for holistic, community-based solutions. He also raises RCPCH launching a Child Health Workforce Alliance and continuing advocacy acr...

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Engaging with front line care, re-named diploma and ban on single use vaping - President's update

11 June 2025

Two projects which have been in gestation for a long time have both been delivered, pretty much at the same time. The waiting for a bus analogy, writes Steve, is so true!