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Professor Viner comments on the discussions around schools and COVID

30 December 2020

Our President shares our perspective on the difficult debate around reopening schools.

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Paediatricians warn parents to be alert to signs of eating disorders over holidays

28 December 2020

Paediatricians have seen a huge rise in cases of anorexia nervosa and other food restriction disorders in this age group, with some reporting a doubling, tripling or even quadrupling of cases compared with the same period last year.

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How can we support children in care during the pandemic?

21 December 2020

Local authorities and partner agencies have a duty to be corporate parents to children in care, but research tells us that children in care have, on average, poorer health outcomes, increased mental health problems, poorer educational attainment, increased risk-taking behaviour, and an increased ris...

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An ode to my hospital

21 December 2020

After a wonderful ST1 year at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, Dr Sian Vermeulen couldn’t help but write a short farewell poem to sum up her time there.

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Message from the President - 18 December 2020

18 December 2020

In his final blog of 2020, Russell reflects on a challenging year as well as current growing concerns of children and young people with eating disorders. He also congratulates Camilla Kingdon and Steve Turner on their election as President and Registrar - and invites you all to join our free online ...

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�鶹ӰԺ publishes advice to help young people during the pandemic

18 December 2020

Paediatricians, GPs and psychiatrists have joined forces to produce guidance for young people who are worried about their health.

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Update from Officer for Scotland - December 2020

17 December 2020

Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH Officer for Scotland, addresses members working across Scotland in the final update for 2020. Steve provides updates on the end of his time as Scottish Officer for RCPCH, changes in the Scottish team and office, news from the Scottish Paediatric Society meeting and upda...

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An introduction to Dr Mairi Stark, future RCPCH Officer for Scotland

17 December 2020

In February 2021, Dr Mairi Stark will succeed Professor Steve Turner as RCPCH Officer for Scotland. Mairi shares her aims and aspirations, and outlines her priorities as future RCPCH Scottish Officer.

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Contributing to the development of paediatricians

15 December 2020

As Regional Lead for Mersey, Dr Rosaline Garr relishes the opportunity to be involved in the development of paediatricians. Whether that be through contributing to Paediatrics 2040 and forecasting for the future, acting as MRCPCH examiner or being a course facilitator for Effective Educational Super...

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Updated guidance on valproate use in women and girls of childbearing years is published

14 December 2020

This guidance, updated in December 2020 and endorsed by RCPCH, has been produced to inform all healthcare professionals of best practice around the use and prescribing of valproate. It supports them to navigate situations that could arise as a result of prescribing valproate to women during childbea...