Announcement

College announcements - especially for our members, exam candidates and those who support paediatric training

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Report on epilepsy in communities that experience marginalisation launched today

1 November 2023

The engagement project, by the Association for Young People's Health, shares understanding of experiences from young people with epilepsy who are based in communities that experience marginalisation. This news article shares background information on the scoping and set up of the engagement project ...

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College Strategy 2021-24 - two years of progress and impact

20 October 2023

Two years into our College Strategy, we reflect on the impact we have had on our members, our staff and children and young people.

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Launch of NIHR Programme Development Grant in child health and wellbeing research

12 October 2023

RCPCH is delighted to publicise this major funding opportunity, which launches on 22 November, with an informational webinar on 15 November. This NIHR initiative aligns with our aim to bolster research capacity, capability and sustainability in some of the most complex and challenging areas of paedi...

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We welcome NHS England's new bundle of care for children and young people with epilepsy

12 October 2023

The RCPCH and Epilepsy12, one of our clinical audits, welcome the publication of this National Bundle of Care by the NHS England Children and Young People (CYP) Transformation Programme.

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Genomics England publishes list of conditions for newborn screening

10 October 2023

We wanted to update you on the recent news that Genomics England have published the list of conditions that every newborn that participates in the Newborn Screening Programme will be tested for.

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Changes to theory examinations in 2024

26 September 2023

With effect from the 2024.3 examination diet (September 2024), the MRCPCH theory exams will feature some changes.

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We publish new guidance on capability based progression in paediatric training

15 September 2023

One of the aims of Progress+ (which launched in August) that we are most excited about is the opportunity to truly embed and normalise the concept of capability based progression.

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IPA and RCPCH discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025

31 August 2023

The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.

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Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2023

16 August 2023

In paediatrics we're fortunate to work in a diverse team; advanced practitioners provide continuity in their departments, and with their hybrid training and experience they bring a unique perspective into the needs of patients and their families. In this edition we hear from several colleagues.

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Safeguarding a clean air future for children and young people

10 August 2023

We introduce our exciting new partnership with the Clean Air Fund, which builds on the work of our Climate Change Working Group.