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Workforce Information - Deep dive on Sickness absence rates, Summer 2024

We collate and analyse paediatric workforce and service information in the UK to support members, workforce planners and policy makers. In our second 'deep dive' into the data, we review sickness and absence in England from 2018-2023.

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Top paediatricians and child health professionals recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours

15 June 2024

On 15 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2024.

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Welcoming new members and looking ahead - President’s update

24 May 2024

Steve reflects on the recent Membership Ceremony in Manchester where members, fellows, family and friends gathered to celebrate new paediatricians. There is also information on all the ways to get involved at the College and an update on the recently announced UK General Election.

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RCPCH responds to rise in whooping cough cases

22 May 2024

Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.

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RCPCH responds to NHS latest measures to improve working conditions for doctors

29 April 2024

NHS England has pledged to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.

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RCPCH responds to NHS Practitioner Health announcement

16 April 2024

RCPCH has responded to news about the NHS Practitioner Health announcement and calls for the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff to be a priority focus for NHS decision makers into the future.

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Worried and waiting: A review of paediatric waiting times in Northern Ireland 2024

Our report, published April 2024, provides an analysis of paediatric outpatient waiting lists in Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2023. There is a large and growing number of children on paediatric outpatient waiting lists in NI. RCPCH highlights this worrying trajectory and makes policy recommendation...

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Winter planning

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NHS England's 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance

10 April 2024

NHS England has published the 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance. It sets out three core priorities for the health system for the year ahead, and the key actions to achieve these objectives. This short briefing for members summarises these actions and highlights the key points ...

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Workforce information - Deep dive on consultant and SAS doctors, Spring 2024

We collate and analyse paediatric workforce and service information in the UK to support members, workforce planners and policy makers. In this first of our 'deep dives' into the data, we review the consultant and SAS doctors workforce, both in headcount and full time equivalent (FTE) working across...

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RCPCH responds to CQC report ‘The Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023’

22 March 2024

The Care and Quality Commission (CQC) has published their annual report which looks at how healthcare providers use the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the treatment of people with mental health needs.