We now have roles available on our Trainee Network, Medicines Committee, new Digital Committee and more! Also seeking leads on our clinical exam scenarios and participants for EDI mentoring.
In our summer 2023 edition, we prepare for the new training currriculum Progress+! Members discuss collaborative working in youth-friendly services and a paediatrician shares lessons learnt as both parent and doctor on the neonatal unit.
Live from August, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect.
Our guidance and best practice examples can help you collaborate with children, young people and their families to create a healthcare service that meets their needs.
At any time, about 1,000 children and young people are placed in secure settings on justice or welfare grounds, and they may have complex needs. Our healthcare standards were refreshed in spring 2023.
We recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
Two years ago, we outlined the steps we need to take on equality, diversity and inclusion. We've now reported on our progress, and what happens next as we remain dedicated to working for change.
It's been fantastic to be in Glasgow for our big event this week! The theme was 'Child health in a changing world', and you can catch up on the conversation on Twitter at #RCPCH23
2022 was a busy year where we sought to #ShiftTheDial on Health Inequalities, launched a new RCPCH Learning platform, led on policy work across the four nations and so much more.
Surveillance of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is due to commence in March 2021. In conjunction with parallel reporting through the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Surveillance System, this study aims to establish incidence rates of ARFID presenting to secondary health care, refe...
Funds tenured and non-tenured researchers, clinicians and non-clinicians to undertake high quality biomedical research and has no priority diseases or restrictions on the research area supported.
The statement from the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) welcomes a number of measures announced in the Prevention Green Paper and Childhood Obesity Plan that will help to improve children's oral health, but highlights the importance of maintaining a focus on addressing the issue. RCPCH President resp...
In 2018 we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on draft guidance to support healthy food and drink provision in regulated childcare settings. We welcome evidence-based guidelines that address the well-recognised problems of childhood obesity and tooth decay.
In 2018 we responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into dentistry in Wales. We welcome efforts to improve children’s oral health and have outlined recommendations for improving rates of tooth decay in Wales.
In a blog to mark World Oral Health Day today, RCPCH member Dr John Furness considers a simple and safe way to protect children from tooth decay – community water fluoridation.