News Building collaborative foundations and enabling you to thrive - reflecting on our disability workshop 10 August 2022 At RCPCH Conference earlier this summer, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) member reference group ran its first ever disability workshop. Facilitator Dr Sophie Jackson explains the planning, hopes and ambitions for the workshop. Article Equality, diversity and inclusion Society ..read more

News RCPCH responds to BBC investigation on NHS dentistry shortage for children 9 August 2022 A recent BBC investigation has shown a severe NHS dentistry shortage in the UK. Health policy Media response Public health ..read more

News Voices from the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion member group 9 August 2022 From the joy of finding people with a common purpose to the recognition that there's still a long way to go... In this episode from our podcast, College members Segn Nedd, Nadia Audhali and Mike Farquhar share their experiences and insights as part of our EDI member reference group.  Equality, diversity and inclusion LGBT+ Membership Podcast ..read more

News RCPCH responds to hidden community waitlists 2 August 2022 Data recently revealed by the Health Service Journal paints a stark picture of the current community health backlog. Health policy Media response Public health Society ..read more

News How do we respond to workforce challenges? - President's blog 29 July 2022 In this edition Camilla explores workforce challenges and the recent reports and surveys on this issue. She also congratulates our new Chair of the Trainee Oversight Committee and settles down to listen to our new podcast on advocating for child health. Climate change Paediatric training Pensions President's blog Wellbeing for health professionals Workforce census ..read more

News RCPCH responds to further advice from the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people 29 July 2022 Dr Hilary Cass has written to NHS England to set out the key components of a new regional service model, as described in the Review’s interim report. The letter also provides advice on how gaps in the existing evidence base may be addressed. Health policy Media response ..read more

Event Epilepsy12 and OPEN UK national conference 2022 21 September 2022 The fifth annual Epilepsy12 and Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks (OPEN UK) national conference will take place on Wednesday 21 September 2022. With great presentations and a virtual networking lounge there will be plenty of learning and sharing opportunities throughout this free event. Epilepsy Quality improvement Research ..read more

News Dr Emma Dyer elected as Chair of the Trainees’ Committee 25 July 2022 Dr Emma Dyer will be the next Chair of the Trainees’ Oversight Committee at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Laura Kelly. Announcement Knowledge and skills Membership Volunteering ..read more

News Applications now open for Sir Peter Tizard Bursary 2022-23 27 July 2022 The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) at RCPCH is pleased to announce that we are inviting applications for this bursary, which is open to paediatric trainees and newly qualified consultants wishing to undertake a research study into a rare disease or condition that affects children. Announcement BPSU Research ..read more

Resource DfE and DHSC SEND Review - consultation response In July 2022, we responded to the Department for Education (DfE) and Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) special educational needs and disability (SEND) Review. This webpage is a summary and contains our full response in the downloads section. Health policy ..read more