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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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�鶹ӰԺ 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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Making a positive impact - President’s blog: 4 June 2021

4 June 2021

Camilla discusses kinship, podcasts, listening to children and young people and finding the creative energy and ideas to tackle health inequalities.

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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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Report from a friendly wellbeing event

26 May 2021

As part of their wellbeing drive, Croydon University Hospital recently ran a competition among their paediatric trainees and consultants to answer, “What does wellbeing mean to you?” We present the winners.

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Message from the President - 21 May 2021

21 May 2021

In her first blog as RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon shares her thoughts on EDI, our upcoming Conference and how we stand in solidarity with our colleagues and the wider community in India.

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�鶹ӰԺ 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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HEE announces plans to support medical training recovery

18 May 2021

On 14 May 2021, Health Education England (HEE) reported that it's working with the Department of Health and Social Care, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the General Medical Council and NHS England and Improvement to support training recovery as an urgent priority. A new resource page is available...

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Our history, your future - getting ready to celebrate 25 years of RCPCH

12 May 2021

This year we are celebrating the College's 25th birthday by looking at some of our achievements and the services and support we're offering to our members, alongside reflections of key moments from our history.

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Dr Tom Waterfield wins the 2021 Donald Paterson prize

12 May 2021

In memory of Dr Donald Paterson, we offer this award to one individual for the best published paper in paediatrics from the last two years. We hear from the Paterson family and we speak to Tom about his winning publication and its importance for child health.