Workforce

The RCPCH has carried out a census of paediatricians and child health services every two years since 1999. This briefing focusses on data from the RCPCH Workforce Census 2015 which relates specifically to Scotland.

The GMC have released the initial findings of the annual national training survey for 2018. This is a detailed UK-wide poll of more than 70,000 doctors in training and doctors who act as trainers.

Our new Officer for Wales, Dr David Tuthill, congratulates Dr Mair Parry on an excellent legacy, and outlines what his new role means for him and the RCPCH.

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

Theresa May has announced the Government's plans for the NHS in a speech covering issues including workforce, patient-focused care and childhood obesity.

The Prime Minister has announced today that the NHS will receive additional funding after Brexit.

RCPCH President responds to the Government announcement by Home Secretary Sajid Javid that the immigration cap on doctors and nurses is to be lifted from today (Friday 15 June). This means that there will be no restriction on the numbers who can be employed in the NHS through the so-called tier 2 vi...

The Darzi Review has been launched today, which makes the case for new investment and reform in the NHS. It outlines a 10 point plan for more health, wealth and care in the 2020s.

RCPCH Officer for Wales, Dr David Tuthill, responds to Welsh Government's new action plan for the health and social care system

New standards for emergency care settings highlight the need to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services.