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RCPCH responds to Welsh government's commitments on children and young people
6 December 2022
In October, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales published her annual report.
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Recognising the challenge - President's blog
2 December 2022
Camilla reflects on her recent trip to Scotland celebrating ‘Paediatrics Past and Present’ and remembers the lives of two outstanding clinicians. She also signposts updates to resources for services facing extreme pressures this winter.
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Wellbeing in paediatrics - by choice and not by chance
30 November 2022
Paediatricians Dr Jatinder Khipal, Dr Darshika Gonapoladeniyage and Dr Jyothi Srinivas tell us about their wellbeing week at Milton Keynes, University Hospital which allowed staff to pause, reflect and get involved in activities to focus on their health.
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Practical advice and budget response - President's blog
17 November 2022
Camilla shares some thoughts on challenging times plus resources to support members questions on industrial action. She also celebrates the release of the NNAP annual report and talented Welsh medical students giving stellar presentations.
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Industrial action in the NHS - practical advice for paediatric resident doctors and SAS doctors
We fully appreciate you may have questions about the effects of any industrial action by paediatric doctors on you and your training. Here we provide advice on how you can continue your training - from managing your ePortfolio, being flexible around reflections and working with training units and sc...
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Industrial action in the NHS
Over the past ten years we have seen multiple professionals and unions across the NHS undertake industrial action, which is their right to do and a personal choice. We provide links to key information and frequently asked questions for members as well as practical advice especially for resident doct...
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Industrial action in the NHS - advice and FAQs for members
Over the past ten years we have seen multiple professionals and unions across the NHS undertake industrial action, which is their right to do.
As a College we are not involved in contracts or pay discussions. Taking industrial action is a personal choice for resident doctors. We have put together...
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Invited Review Service - peer reviewers
The College’s Invited Reviews Service provides clinically-led peer review and consultancy services to healthcare providers, commissioners and service planners across the UK backed by a respected professional body. Improving the quality of care in child health services and patient safety rest at the ...
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Sustainable staffing and climate challenges - President's blog
4 November 2022
In the run up to COP27, Camilla reflects on the challenges to child health brought by climate change. She also highlights the 'Thrive Paediatrics' programme, as it moves forward with two Clinical Fellows posts open for recruitment.
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College Strategy 2021-24: one year on - an interview with our President
3 November 2022
Last year we launched our College Strategy 2021-24 which sets out our priorities to improve health outcomes for children and young people and support current and prospective members. We now pause for a measured look at our strategy and the work we have done against each strategic aim.