General paediatrics

A general paediatrician is a doctor with the knowledge and skills to manage a wide range of health problems and concerns in children and young people. Find out more about general paediatrics.

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New family activity programme launched by ukactive

22 October 2018

The RCPCH is collaborating with ukactive, EdComs, Places for People Homes and Liverpool John Moores University in a newly funded Sport England programme.

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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 - 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

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RCPCH responds to Lancet findings on recreational screen time

27 September 2018

According to an observational study of more than 4,500 children in the United States, which is published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal today, limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day and having sufficient sleep and physical activity are associated with improve...

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

RCPCH's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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RCPCH responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.

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Businessman donates £50,000 to help tackle indoor air pollution

6 September 2018

The charitable donation will help support the RCPCH, as part of a working group, to study the effects of indoor air pollution on child health and what can be done to combat it.

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New plan for 'healthier, wealthier Scotland' announced

5 September 2018

RCPCH's Officer for Scotland responds to First Minister's programme for Government, welcoming steps forward for mental health but raising concern over school curriculum.

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Epilepsy12 & OPEN UK National Conference 2018 resources

On 22 June 2018, more than 140 health professionals working in support of paediatric epilepsy services and patient organisation representatives came together at the inaugural Epilepsy12/OPEN UK National Conference with the aim of learning from each other and improving the care offered to children an...

Children and young people's voice

Patient experience

Quality improvement

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Government to consult on banning the sale of energy drinks to children

29 August 2018

RCPCH President, Professor Russell Viner, responds to the announcement saying "the growing market for energy drinks and potential for harm to children and young people clearly warrants further scrutiny."