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COVID-19
We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. Explore our guidance on paediatric services, staffing and rotas, education and training and for parents, as well as our summaries of the research and presenting cl...
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RCPCH joins call for GMC to be stripped of power to appeal fitness to practice decisions
6 April 2021
RCPCH have joined a coalition of 13 healthcare organisations to urge the Government to deliver on its 2018 commitment to strip the General Medical Council (GMC) of its power to appeal decisions made by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS.)
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Looking after each other
30 March 2021
In February 2021, we published the conclusions of our Paediatrics 2040 project. In this blog Dr Seb Gray explains why we included a focused report on wellbeing and offers some practical thoughts on supporting the wellbeing of paediatricians into the future.
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Why diversity and inclusivity across paediatrics is vital
23 March 2021
Dr Sophie Jackson, trainee paediatrician based in Bristol, is on the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Member Reference Group. She looks at why diversity in paediatrics helps to improve patient care and build a more equal society – and reflects on the publication of our new reports in this...
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Paediatrics 2040 launch - recording of online event
In late February 2021, we ran an online event to launch Paediatrics 2040, which offers a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK. We invite our members and friends to watch the recording.
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We need every paediatrician to feel they are treated equally, fairly and kindly
16 March 2021
The work we are doing on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is so vital. Camilla Kingdon, who is Co-Chair of our EDI Oversight Group, introduces our phase 2 reports – a really important milestone in our ongoing work in this area – and encourages members to complete our new diversity monitoring ...
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RCPCH Conference Online 2021
15 June 2021
Join a global paediatric community for this year’s RCPCH Conference Online to enjoy inspirational keynote talks, specialty sessions and the virtual poster gallery that will showcase the latest research and innovations in child health.
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RCPCH and equality, diversity and inclusion - phase 2
How are we working for change? In this phase, we focus on wider issues that have been raised by members. We look at four areas: working lives of paediatricians; health outcomes for children and young people; College volunteering and awards; and RCPCH as an organisation.
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Independent review into gender pay gaps in medicine in England
The College is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and recognises that the gender pay gap is an important issue to members. This page sets out a summary of the review and signposts to further resources.
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Physician Associates in Paediatrics
Pivotal to achieving improved child health and service experience is a united, multi-professional workforce. Multidisciplinary teams are an effective way of bringing together professionals and diverse talent, knowledge and experience in a cohesive manner with the aim of achieving better child health...