Safeguarding

News

RCPCH responds to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care

24 May 2022

On Monday 23 May 2022, the Independent Review of Children's Social Care was published. This follows a commitment from the Government in its 2019 manifesto to launch an independent review, and the authors call this a ‘moment’; ‘a once in a generation opportunity to fix child social care’.

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New guidance on medical emergencies in eating disorders

20 May 2022

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has launched new guidance for all frontline staff on how to respond to Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED).

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RCPCH responds to recent headlines on smacking

25 April 2022

The Children's Commissioner for England has said she supports a ban on smacking children in England. Wales recently became the second nation in the UK to ban smacking with the move enshrined in law in March. Scotland implemented a ban in November 2020.

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Challenges lie ahead but there is still much joy to be found - President's blog

22 April 2022

As Spring brings sunshine and optimism, we mustn’t lose sight on the challenges facing our members and children around the world. Camilla shares our work to support medics in Ukraine, our response to the COVID-19 enquiry and how the NHS looks after its staff.

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RCPCH and BAPM statement – response to the Ockenden review

30 March 2022

On 30 March 2022 Donna Ockenden published the ‘findings, conclusions and essential actions’ following her independent review of maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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Spring brings renewed energy, drive and optimism - President's blog

25 March 2022

Camilla welcomes innovation and courage, and shares some of the exciting work happening across paediatrics.

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RCPCH responds to publication of the interim report from the Cass Review

10 March 2022

An Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People was commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement in Autumn 2020 to make recommendations about the services provided by the NHS to children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gen...

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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.

Course

Supporting new named and designated safeguarding paediatricians (Level 4/5) – online two day course

18 July 2022

This two day online event, and accompanying pre-course eLearning package, covers a range of key and hot topics relevant to new named and designated paediatricians, in line with the competencies set out in the Intercollegiate Document. Please note: this course is held online, via Zoom.

Safeguarding

Volunteering opportunity

Research and quality improvement volunteering opportunities

Closing date

30 May 2022

These opportunities support the College's research activities. We promote high quality research, support the development of paediatric researchers and contribute directly to the evidence base.