Equality, diversity and inclusion

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��ֱ�� to BMA report – Delivering racial equality in medicine

15 June 2022

On Wednesday 15 June 2022, the British Medical Association published a landmark report on ‘Delivering racial equality in medicine’.

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Supporting volunteering and having your say - President's blog

1 June 2022

Ahead of the Jubilee Weekend and the start of Volunteers' Week, Camilla reflects on the significant contribution that individuals make to paediatrics and child health through volunteering. With the cost of living, Ukraine, hepatitis and Monkeypox also making the headlines, she shares some updates an...

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Improving the working lives of paediatricians - President's blog

6 May 2022

Feeling valued and a sense of belonging is critical to good workplace culture, which is why our EDI work is so important. Camilla reflects on the collaboration and energy of our working group, alongside a range of College activity.

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RCPCH concerned about reported plans not to ban conversion therapy for transgender people

7 April 2022

RCPCH comments on a reported decision by the UK Government to only ban conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people in England and Wales but not for transgender people.

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RCPCH’s response to the GMC report Equality, diversity and inclusion: targets, progress and priorities for 2022

30 March 2022

On Thursday 10 March, the General Medical Council (GMC) published its first update on progress towards the equality, diversity and inclusion targets it set last year.

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Proud to be a voice for change

28 March 2022

As we publish our progress on 'Working for change', our reports on the College’s work in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we hear from Carlota Navarro Esperse, our EDI Officer, about her experiences and successes on the programme.

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#BreakTheBias on International Women's Day 2022

8 March 2022

Our President reflects on this year's theme for IWD, and what we can achieve if we work together.

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A rewarding career in paediatrics

8 March 2022

In celebration of International Women's Day 2022, we reached out to Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie, consultant paediatrician and RCPCH Officer for Genomics, to share her thoughts about working in paediatrics and neonatology research.

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Response to the NHS Race and Health Observatory report

14 February 2022

On Monday, 14 February 2022, the NHS Race and Health Observatory published a rapid review of ethnic inequalities in healthcare and within the NHS workforce.

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From infectious disease research to climate change bootcamp: why I got involved in the College’s Climate Change Working Group

18 January 2022

Dr Dayo Ajayi-Obe is a Consultant Paediatrician at Hammersmith Hospital and a member of the international stream of the College’s Climate Change Working Group. In her blog, she details her experiences in research and the links between climate change and the spread of infectious diseases.