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What are medical professional bodies doing to address inequality? – A staff member’s insight

18 June 2021

Issues around equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not exclusive to paediatrics. As a medical royal college, we are part of a much wider network of professional bodies who have a responsibility to address and tackle inequality in all its forms. I’m a member of the RCPCH EDI Staff working ...

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Letter to the G7 from Presidents of all member country Paediatric societies

13 June 2021

Dr Camilla Kingdon co-signs a letter to the G7 with her international counterparts.

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Climate change

Children are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. See our position statement, action plan and resources produced with our working group of enthusiastic members and staff - and join us in tackling this issue.

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RCPCH President calls on UK Government to reverse decision to cut ODA

7 June 2021

In anticipation of a potential amendment to the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill on Monday 7 June 2021, Dr Camilla Kingdon calls on UK Government to recommit to spending 0.7% of gross national income on overseas development assistance (ODA).

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Championing values of equality, diversity and inclusion

26 May 2021

Dr Melanie Ranaweera, a Paediatric Registrar, volunteered to take part in the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Member Reference Group. Here she tells us how she's enjoyed getting involved and the importance of having your voice heard. "As paediatricians, I truly believe we are a cor...

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RCPCH President responds to new GMC targets regarding EDI

18 May 2021

Dr Camilla Kingdon responds to new GMC targets to eliminate disproportionate complaints from employers about ethnic minority doctors and eradicate disadvantage and discrimination in medical education and training.

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RCPCH President responds to the Queen's Speech

11 May 2021

RCPCH President Dr Camilla Kingdon responds to the UK Government's legislative agenda for the next session of Parliament.

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Why the incoming Scottish Government must provide sustainable investment for Child Development Teams

4 May 2021

Child Development Teams in Scotland are a crucial element in the child health system, pivotal in monitoring and promoting the development of children with disabilities as well as assessing and diagnosing children with atypical neurodevelopment. But, explains Dr Lucy Reynolds, a consultant paediatric...

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A passion for medical education

27 April 2021

We hear from Dr Assim Javaid on his new role as the Trainee Representative for Assessment, why he choose to volunteer and the challenges he sees ahead for trainees in adjusting to changes in assessment requirements.

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Update on our climate change activity

22 April 2021

Liz Marder, RCPCH treasurer and Chair of the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group, marks Earth Day by sharing an update on our climate change activity.