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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Making child health a priority this Election - President’s update

7 June 2024

Steve reflects on his first ten weeks as RCPCH President, emphasises the importance of child health in the forthcoming General Election, updates us on new whooping cough resources and how you can get involved in the College's work.

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Welcoming new members and looking ahead - President’s update

24 May 2024

Steve reflects on the recent Membership Ceremony in Manchester where members, fellows, family and friends gathered to celebrate new paediatricians. There is also information on all the ways to get involved at the College and an update on the recently announced UK General Election.

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Announcing our new Registrar - President's update

10 May 2024

In his second ever President’s message, Steve welcomes RCPCH’s new Registrar. He also shares highlights from representing the College to the MPs on the Tobacco and Vapes Public Bill Committee, discusses the rise in whooping cough cases and introduces members to the new regular feature, What Does You...

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My goals as I begin my RCPCH presidency - President's update

23 April 2024

In his first update as RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner outlines his priorities for the College and notes recent developments in the world of child health and paediatrics, including the Cass Review, a consultation from the GMC, your opportunity to vote for College Registrar and updates to our...

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A time for change, impact and the power of collective voice - President's blog

22 March 2024

In Camilla's final message as College President, she celebrates the power of member voice in making important and unprecedented changes for the good of child health, and looks forward to welcoming members to the RCPCH 2024 Annual Conference.

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Looking out for one another - President's blog

8 March 2024

In Camilla's penultimate message as President, she emphasises the importance of looking after ourselves and our colleagues, and highlights services available for support. There is also an update on Physician Associates and a reminder to add your voice to our RSV vaccination open letter.

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Edging towards better child health - President's blog

23 February 2024

Be it via independent advocacy, collaboration or campaigning, Camilla explores how we can significantly help towards better child health outcomes. She includes updates on Martha's Rule and whooping cough.

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Influencing change - President’s blog

9 February 2024

After returning from Nepal, Camilla shares the crucial work being done in the region with support from the RCPCH Global Operations team. There are also updates on her clean air advocacy work and the need for powerful and urgent collective voices, as well as vaping ban campaign win news and your fina...

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Greetings from Kerala - President's blog

26 January 2024

Camilla writes her latest message from the 61st annual conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, where she has led on talks on empowering women in child health Ģ��Ƶ roles. There's been a full day of talks on vaccines and this is a good reminder for all members to "Think measles". Plus, a...

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Ready for the year ahead - President's blog

12 January 2024

Camilla’s heated gloves are on and she’s launching into the first update of what promises to be a busy 2024. With a general election on the horizon she sets out our role in ensuring children’s health remains a political priority. There are also details of the College’s brand-new Paediatric Patient S...