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A taster of new epilepsy engagement resources as we celebrate Purple Day 2025

26 March 2025

RCPCH &Us is working with our Epilepsy12 audit to develop new resources for epilepsy services, which will support them to actively involve children, young people and their families in shaping their care.

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Collaboration or integration - from our St David's Day Conference

24 March 2025

This excellent event took place last month, curated by our trainee members. Through a series of presentations, we looked at how integrated care can help address complexity and bring efficiency, but also how to link in with others' expertise and perspective.

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RCPCH Conference 2025 - RCPCH &Us posters

In 2025, the RCPCH Engagement Committee asked youth groups, forums, hospitals, community groups and those supported by paediatric services to share their examples of engaging with children, young people and families. We hope you enjoy the diverse range of posters showcased at the RCPCH Conference b...

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NHS 10 Year Health Plan - insights from RCPCH workshops

In late 2024 and early 2025, the College held workshops with our members, with children and young people and with stakeholders in the health research sector in order to respond to the UK Government's 'workshop in a box' community engagement project, aimed at shaping the NHS 10 Year Health Plan in En...

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Remembering influential members and our global impact - President’s update

17 February 2025

In our recent Council meeting, we honoured the memory of Dr Jean Bowyer, a passionate advocate for child health. The RCPCH continues to uphold her legacy through international examinations, training, and humanitarian programs.

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End of the year update from the President

20 December 2024

Pulling it all together through the lens of our new strategy.

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Supporting our workforce - President's update

6 December 2024

Steve's update focuses on the changing nature of the medical workforce according to the latest GMC report and our vital work to support paediatricians.

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RCPCH announces new Assistant Registrar

2 August 2024

We are delighted to announce Dr Bhanu Williams as our new Assistant Registrar, a role she will commence from 24 August 2024.

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UK General Election - Our Health Matters 2024

The General Election has prompted children and young people across the UK to identify their child health priorities for candidates and the new UK Government. This page has youth-led information to share with your groups of children and young people, which will help inspire the candidates to prio...

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RCPCH Visiting Fellows share thoughts on their 2024 placements

31 May 2024

Twelve talented paediatricians and paediatric nurses from Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nepal, India and Pakistan joined our Visiting Fellowships programme this spring. Read about their experiences - from RCPCH Conference (pictured) to the UK clinical centres where they developed and shared experti...