Committee
Specialty Forum
The Specialty Forum's purpose is to serve as a communications channel between RCPCH and groups representing paediatric sub-specialties and special interests.
Wales
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Recommended undergraduate paediatric curriculum
Doctors at all levels come across children and families in their work, and it's essential that newly qualified doctors can effectively interact with, assess and care for babies, children and young people. This curriculum provides Medical Schools with a framework and recommended learning outcomes to ...
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RCPCH responds to WHO report ‘Born Too Soon’
10 May 2023
On 10 May 23, the World Health Organisation published their report ‘Born Too Soon’ first initiated in 2012.
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The national PAFTA winners 2023
10 May 2023
Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees Committee, is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s national PAFTAs, celebrating paediatric training achievements across the UK.
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Dr Nick Wilkinson appointed as RCPCH Officer for Wales
4 May 2023
Dr Nick Wilkinson has become the new Officer for Wales at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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Epilepsy12 - Quality improvement case studies
The Epilepsy12 audit supports continuous improvement activities within paediatric epilepsy services in England and Wales. We aim to improve clinical outcomes and reduce variation in care quality for children and young people with epilepsy.
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Stories of impact - on health care, outcomes and the quality of life for children and young people with diabetes
2 May 2023
In our second series of College Strategy 2021-24 podcasts we look at the Strategy in action. Hearing stories from clinicians, children and young people and staff about the impact our work has made on the community and within paediatric clinical practice.
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Healthcare standards for children and young people in secure settings
There are about 1,000 children and young people placed in secure settings at any one time on justice or welfare grounds. This cohort of children often have complex needs that span mental health, neurodevelopmental need, substance misuse, and physical health, which can be hard to reach through tradit...
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National Diabetes Quality Programme - Impact report 2023
This report highlights the impact our programme had on paediatric diabetes units across England and Wales from 2018 to early 2023, from the successful Quality Improvement Collaboratives to individual service peer reviews and self-assessment.
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Workforce planning and sustainable staffing - changes to the NHS Pensions Scheme
29 March 2023
Following the Department of Health and Social Care consultation, proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme have been agreed as part of the government’s Spring Budget.