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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.
President's update
Professor Steve Turner is RCPCH President, and shares regular updates with members by email and on this website.
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Supporting our workforce - President's update
6 December 2024
Steve's update focuses on the changing nature of the medical workforce according to the latest GMC report and our vital work to support paediatricians.
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The need to invest in child health - President's update
22 November 2024
Steve asks members to help make the case for children in the Westminster government's public consultation on the NHS in England. Plus, we've updated our principle statement on supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people and won an award for our digital growth charts.
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Child health at the centre of decision-making - President's update
8 November 2024
The UK Government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill provides us with an opportunity to meet one of our goals in the newly published College Strategy, and we're speaking with MPs to support the measures.
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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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Meeting a changing and increasing demand - President's update
4 October 2024
Steve reflects on what Lord Darzi's report means for members and healthcare services, and encourages you to think about what you would improve in your service if given the chance. There is also an update on PA's, an invitation to take part in a digital skills survey and much more.
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Forging ahead - President's update
13 September 2024
We may be young as a Royal College, but with more than 23,000 members globally, we are achieving so much together. Steve is pleased to see our concerns reflected in this week's Darzi review into the NHS in England, which were detailed in our own 'blueprint'.
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So long to summer and hello to autumn – President’s update
30 August 2024
It's the start of a busy season for paediatricians in the northern hemisphere. Steve highlights what to look out for in September, such as our blueprint for child health services, welcomes new paediatric trainees and shares our recent resources on climate change and medicine safety.
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RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update
16 August 2024
As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...
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Universal in spirit - President's update
6 August 2024
Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...