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Dr Nick Wilkinson appointed as RCPCH Officer for Wales
4 May 2023
Dr Nick Wilkinson has become the new Officer for Wales at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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College announcements - especially for our members, exam candidates and those who support paediatric training
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RCPCH statement in response to UNITE members' decision to take industrial action
4 May 2023
Despite concentrated effort on both sides over a period of months, the RCPCH and UNITE have been unable to reach resolution on the 2022 pay award. The College has now received notice of industrial action from UNITE with the first series of strikes to take place this month.
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to NHS England’s three year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services
2 May 2023
On 30 March NHS England published their three year plan for maternity and neonatal services.
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Updated standards published to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children in secure settings
24 April 2023
The newly refreshed standards place a greater emphasis on building trusting relationships with children, the continuity of care, listening to their thoughts and wishes and including them in decisions about their care.
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Workforce planning and sustainable staffing - changes to the NHS Pensions Scheme
29 March 2023
Following the Department of Health and Social Care consultation, proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme have been agreed as part of the government’s Spring Budget.
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Working for change – our 'two years on' report on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
28 March 2023
We are pleased to publish the latest report documenting our work to date on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Alongside this we share the latest diversity data of our members, volunteers and staff, and launch a new reciprocal mentoring programme.
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Professor Andrew Rowland appointed RCPCH Officer for Child Protection
7 March 2023
Professor Andrew Rowland has become the new Officer for Child Protection at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
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Making the NHS more sustainable - let us know about your projects
6 March 2023
Are you involved in a project or initiative in your local area that is working to make the NHS more sustainable? If so, we want to hear from you.
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RCPCH statement in response to UNITE’s decision to ballot members for industrial action
28 February 2023
Following the news from UNITE the union that their members will be invited to ballot for industrial action, RCPCH have issued the following statement.
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Milestones magazine for members – spring 2023
22 February 2023
Our spring edition has a special focus on supporting children and young people’s mental health. A number of members look at the role of paediatricians and how they can best prepare to ensure the mental health needs of young people are met.