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Northern Ireland

Members working in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are represented at College Council by the Officer for Ireland - find out useful contacts and activity on your College region's web page

News

New guidance on perplexing presentations and fabricated or induced illness in children

2 March 2021

The RCPCH has today launched new guidance for paediatricians on Perplexing Presentations (PP), Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) in Children. This updates the College’s 2009 guidance and aims to support paediatricians when involved with these sometimes very difficult cases.

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RCPCH publishes vision for the future of paediatrics

24 February 2021

The RCPCH today publishes the most comprehensive examination of the future of paediatrics in the UK ever undertaken.

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Paediatrics 2040

We give a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK. We look at the data and evidence, and explore the impact of innovation, models of care and the working lives of paediatricians.

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Integrated care - resources

This page provides members with the latest information, material, and resources on integrated care and how integrated children's services could improve child health outcomes. These are listed by nation, and by theme. These new models of care can be used across the UK and have been a particular p...

Service design

Integrated care

Models of care

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Brexit and child health - summary of agreements

During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.

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UK CMOs, Academy and GMC write a letter of support to doctors through COVID-19

13 January 2021

The Chief Medical Officers of the four UK nations, NHS England and NHS Improvement, General Medical Council and Academy of Medical Royal Colleges have written a further letter of thanks and support to all doctors during this pandemic. While noting the real hope that vaccinations offer, the letter ac...

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RCPCH calls for urgent review of meal packages

12 January 2021

Our Officer for Health Improvement reacts to reports and pictures of packages sent to families who rely on the free school meals programme.

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Statement on the death of RCP registrar Donal O'Donoghue

4 January 2021

RCPCH Registrar Dr Mike Linney shares his sadness at the death of his counterpart at the Royal College of Physicians, Professor Donal O'Donoghue.

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RCPCH responds to media reports of increased admissions of children and young people with COVID-19

2 January 2021

Our President and members respond to media reports of COVID admissions among children.

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Dr David Evans awarded MBE in New Year Honours List

30 December 2020

Dr David Evans, Vice President for Training and Assessment at the RCPCH, has been awarded an MBE for services to neonatology and medical education, particularly during COVID-19.