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Paediatricians join calls for Health Secretary to set out priorities for child health services

4 November 2024

The Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG), of which RCPCH are a member, have published their ‘Roadmap for the Healthiest Generation of Children Ever.'

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�鶹ӰԺ calls for pause in recruitment of PAs in paediatrics

31 October 2024

The �鶹ӰԺ has today called for a pause in the recruitment of Physicians Associates (PAs) into paediatrics.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to the Autumn budget

30 October 2024

The Government has delivered their first budget statement post-election.

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Sharing stories, empowering and educating - how you can use our new Thrive resource hub

30 October 2024

This month, Dr Jess Morgan, Dinwoodie RCPCH Fellow, describes how the Thrive Paediatrics resource hub, launched earlier this month, has come about and how it can help you to improve the well-being and working lives of your colleagues.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to announcement for additional funding for elective appointments

29 October 2024

The Chancellor and Health Secretary have confirmed funding plans to increase elective appointments ahead of the upcoming Budget.

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A silver slipper? Two new champions for child health

28 October 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales explores the importance of sponsorship and new opportunities in this blog.

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Working closer together – President’s update

25 October 2024

Steve wants your help to bring the College and members closer together. We’re also celebrating the disposable vape ban announcement and are excited to introduce our new RCPCH Strategy 2024-27. Plus Conference 25 registration is now open!

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to Care Quality Commission State of Care Report

25 October 2024

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report is its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. Today’s report (25 October) outlines major challenges for children’s health and wellbeing across several key areas that the College has itself repeatedly highlighted.

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Huge win for child health and planet as Government announces ban on disposable vapes

24 October 2024

The UK Government has today announced a ban on disposable vapes taking place from 1 June 2025 in England and has highlighted similar bans will be brought forward across the nations.

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Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2024

24 October 2024

This edition is packed full of great features, with a focus on thriving. From exploring the role of health play specialists and navigating medical complexity to helping protect paediatricians’ mental health and wellbeing, we examine a range of resources available to help you best support infants, ch...