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'Leading the way' episode 4 - layers of learning

15 October 2025

What's at the heart of leadership? For Dal Hothi, it's about being authentic but it's also about learning to be vulnerable - to admit when we don’t have the answers and to let go of our “armour”. Jonathan presents key messages from this podcast episode.

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Being Leader: Leading with Presence in Times of Change - webinar

28 November 2025

This webinar, created and delivered in collaboration with Talent for Care, is designed as a thought-leadership and professional development session. It offers participants insights into the human side of leadership — moving beyond tasks and tactics to focus on presence, authenticity, and intentional...

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'Leading the way' episode 3 - seizing opportunities as a resident doctor

17 September 2025

An opportunity that presents itself to you might be small or significant, but it's always worth noticing. In the third episode of our leadership series, Jonathan spoke with Dr Josh Hodgson, new Trainee Committee Chair, about how his journey into leadership began.

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Member Trustees - volunteering opportunities (applications closed)

Closing date

10 October 2025

Our Board of Trustees is at the forefront of bold and transformative work for children and families in the UK and around the world. We invited applications from Ordinary members and Fellows who can bring strategic vision, sound judgment and passion to this important and fulfilling role. Applications...

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'Leading the way' episode 2 - starting small, thinking big

13 August 2025

Step out of your comfort zone, encourage others, simply show up with integrity: leadership doesn’t always mean taking centre stage. Jonathan spoke with Dr Emma Dyer as she completes her tenure as Trainee Committee Chair, in this second episode of our podcast series.

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'Leading the way' episode 1 - reflections on serendipity, passion and thriving teams

16 July 2025

The first episode of our new podcast series features Dr Simon Broughton, Officer for Recruitment and general paediatrician. Simon spoke with Jonathan, host of this monthly series of leadership conversations, about his career and ways in which "leadership is for everyone".

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Shaping child health: your voice, our action – President’s update

14 July 2025

From influencing the 10 Year Health Plan to launching new leadership programmes and research initiatives, this month’s update highlights how new insights are driving change across the UK and beyond.

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Introducing our upcoming podcast on leadership conversations

14 July 2025

Wherever we are in our careers as health professionals, we all lead, says Dr Jonathan Darling. So, how can we lead better? Jonathan trails our new monthly podcast, 'Leading the way', featuring thought-provoking conversations all about leadership.

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Clinical Leaders Programme 2025-26

13 October 2025

London

Shape the future of child health – lead with confidence, clarity, and community. This is a bespoke, nine-month leadership development experience exclusively for senior paediatric professionals. Blending practical tools, cutting-edge theory, peer learning and expert facilitation, this hybrid progr...

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Our new Global Officer, Dr Arvind Shah

20 June 2025

Dr Arvind Shah (pictured) has been newly appointed as our Global Officer, working closely with the staff team and clinical volunteers to help deliver our global child health programmes. Arvind replaces Dr Sue Broster.