Global child health

Event

Adolescent Health 'Re-coming of age': Re-calibrating & Moving Forward the Global Health Agenda for Young People

09 November 2022

Birmingham

RCPCH and the Young Person's Health Special Interests Group (YPHSIG) are delighted to be partnering to deliver the eagerly awaited follow up to our 2019 'Coming of Age' conference in Ascot. Join us for this two-day event in Birmingham this November.

Continuing professional development

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Supporting Ukraine

Following the ongoing violence and attacks on Ukraine, RCPCH has put together this live member briefing outlining how we are working on your behalf, activity you may wish to consider and the range of support available to you and colleagues, plus further guidance.

Global child health

Membership

Society

News

Response to the reported strike on a children's hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine

9 March 2022

On Wednesday, 9 March 2022, it was reported that Russian artillery had hit a children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol, a city located in the south of Ukraine.

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RCPCH stands in solidarity with health workers in Ukraine and calls for protection for children and young people

27 February 2022

Dr Camilla Kingdon, President of RCPCH comments.

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Each of us can play a role in helping others - President's blog

11 February 2022

It’s easy to feel helpless about backlogs and health inequalities, but remember that even small acts can make a difference. And, find out more about ways to get involved in College activities and events.

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RCPCH updates position statement on age assessment

2 February 2022

Our updated position statement is part of our guidance for paediatricians on refugee and unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people.

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Royal Colleges across UK to illuminate to mark anniversary of deadly coup in Myanmar

31 January 2022

On Tuesday 1 February - one year since the deadly coup in Myanmar took place – Royal Colleges across the UK will light up their buildings in red in a moment of solidarity and remembrance for health workers who have risked, and lost, their lives to provide care over the past year.

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Climate change working group - about our advocating for change workstream

Our overall aim is for RCPCH to be at the forefront of taking action on climate change and promoting sustainability within healthcare and act as an example for other medical Royal Colleges. We outline the background, aims and actions of this workstream of our climate change working group focused on ...

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Climate change working group - about our international workstream

Our overall aim is to effectively use our collective voice and expertise as paediatricians to influence the international climate change agenda, focusing in particular on the health impacts faced by children and young people now and in the future. We outline the background, aims and actions of this ...

Global child health

Climate change

News

Let’s look out for each other - President's blog

3 December 2021

As Omicron brings more uncertainty and strain, Camilla writes about what we can do to make a difference, alongside her reflections from the College’s first Climate Change conference.