Respiratory medicine
Respiratory paediatricians are clinicians who have detailed knowledge and understanding of the respiratory system in children - find out more about this sub-specialty.
Event
British Association for Community Child Health and British Paediatric Respiratory Society
15 May 2019
Part of the RCPCH conference and exhibition 2019
News
“UK is lagging behind” – RCPCH responds to Nuffield Trust report
20 February 2019
The Nuffield Trust and the Association for Young People's Health have today published the first ever international comparison of young people's health measures over time, comparing the UK to 18 other high-income countries. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, responds.
Course
Wales International Graduates Networking, Education and Training (WIGNET) Conference
04 April 2019
Swansea
This conference is targeted towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs) working in paediatrics and neonatology in the UK and their clinical and educational supervisors. It would be beneficial for all doctors working in these fields, as well as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and nurses working with ...
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BPSU study - Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
This BPSU study investigates food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), a rare delayed type of food allergy which leads to repeated vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms up to several hours after a problem food (or baby formula) is eaten. There is very limited data on FPIES in the U...
News
RCPCH members asked for their views on air pollution
12 December 2018
Around one in three children are growing up in areas of the UK with unsafe levels of air pollution. This is not only damaging for their health, but a fundamental threat to their right to grow up in a clean, healthy environment.
News
Mark Drakeford announced as new Welsh Labour leader - what does this mean for child health in Wales?
7 December 2018
After months of speculation, campaigning and voting, we now have the result of the Labour leadership contest in Wales. The top job has gone to a man who may not be a household name for RCPCH members so Gethin Matthews-Jones, RCPCH External Affairs Manager for Wales, blogs to answer two questions: wh...
News
Explore the latest ideas from innovators in paediatrics
6 December 2018
A new feature for our 2019 RCPCH Conference and exhibition, these talks will showcase the latest ideas and discoveries in child health.
News
RCPCH responds to ASH 'smokefree generation' report
20 November 2018
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has today launched a new report calling for action to address smoking closer to where people live. Dr Max Davie responds.
Course
Paediatric ventilation - a hands-on practical short course
29 April 2019
London
This clinical module is designed to empower you to acquire competence in the management of ventilation in children of all ages within Paediatric Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit areas.
News
A real life Peter Pan: what I love about my job
18 October 2018
Sebastian Gray, a consultant in Salisbury, explains why working in child health is like being part of a big family, and how to spot the paediatricians in your hospital (hint: they may not drive the fanciest car).