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RCPCH member update following NHS England launch of review into postgraduate medical training

21 February 2025

On 19 February, NHS England launched a review of postgraduate medical training, to be led by Professor Sir Stephen Powis and the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty.

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RCPCH responds to NHS Staff Survey analysis

20 February 2025

Researchers from Nuffield Trust analysed data from 20 years of the NHS England Staff Survey to see if the experiences and motivations of clinical staff varied by age.

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RCPCH Wales responds to Audit Wales report on workforce challenges

20 February 2025

Audit Wales have published their ‘Addressing Workforce Challenges in NHS Wales’ report.

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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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Progress on waiting times glosses over children’s health services

14 February 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) remains concerned with the latest performance data.

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Paediatricians respond to NHS priorities and operational planning guidance

30 January 2025

NHS England has published their 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance to improve patient outcomes.

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RCPCH responds to State of Health Visiting, 2024 UK survey report

30 January 2025

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) publishes its findings from the largest survey of health visitors working with families with babies and young children across the UK.

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Children’s organisations call for greater ambition in government's plans to reduce waiting times for young people

23 January 2025

Children’s charities and medical bodies have come together to publish a consensus statement calling for urgent action as the UK's child health outcomes now rank amongst the worst in Europe.

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National paediatric recruitment 2024-25 - FAQs

The NHS Paediatrics National Recruitment Office has completed the shortlisting round for 2024-25 Specialty Training 1 (ST1) entry, as of 23 January 2025. With a significant increase in applications for paediatrics, we highlight College resources and guidance available for postgraduate doctors and tr...

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Common challenges facing health systems around the world - President's update

20 January 2025

Since a recent visit to India, Steve considers some shared issues in paediatrics and child health around the world. The College has done lots of thinking about what's needed in England through our blueprint, response to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and work on the 10 Year Health Plan - ...