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A manifesto for Wales - why now and why not you?

17 April 2025

The Senedd election in Wales is next May. So what better time, suggests Officer for Wales Dr Nick Wilkinson, to help ensure child and adolescent health and wellbeing top the list for debate? Here's how members in Wales can engage with our recently published manifesto.

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Board of Trustees response to AGM 2025

7 April 2025

Following the passing of a member-submitted motion at the College’s 2025 AGM, the Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights in Gaza.

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Collaboration or integration - from our St David's Day Conference

24 March 2025

This excellent event took place last month, curated by our trainee members. Through a series of presentations, we looked at how integrated care can help address complexity and bring efficiency, but also how to link in with others' expertise and perspective.

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Join us in Glasgow for Annual Conference, changes at NHSE & your input on website changes - President's update

14 March 2025

The College Conference in Glasgow is just around the corner, with over 1,600 delegates already registered. This update reflects on the history of College meetings, including the 1934 conference, and how things have evolved since then.

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RCPCH responds to the UK cuts to global aid budget

6 March 2025

The UK Government has made the decision to institute cuts to its global aid budget despite the significant impacts to global child health.

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Remembering influential members and our global impact - President’s update

17 February 2025

In our recent Council meeting, we honoured the memory of Dr Jean Bowyer, a passionate advocate for child health. The RCPCH continues to uphold her legacy through international examinations, training, and humanitarian programs.

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In memory of Dr Jean Bowyer

7 February 2025

Dr Jean Bowyer, a devoted paediatrician and passionate advocate for global child health, passed away peacefully on 30 January 2025. Her remarkable career touched countless lives across the world.

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RCPCH Scotland responds to Food Standards Scotland latest survey

4 February 2025

A new comprehensive survey by Food Standards Scotland, "Dietary Intake in Scotland’s Children (DISH)," reveals troubling dietary habits among children and young people aged 2 to 15 in Scotland.

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How innovative ideas are driving a clean air future

14 January 2025

Get to know Harry Apperley in his first blog. He has joined RCPCH as the third Clean Air Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership.

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End of the year update from the President

20 December 2024

Pulling it all together through the lens of our new strategy.