"As health professionals, we will need to use any, and all, opportunities to ensure that the smoke-free generation policy is restored" Greg Hartwell Allen Gallagher May van Schalkwyk Martin McKee 🇺🇦 London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine bmj.com/content/385/bm…

Leadership is not about knowing stuff... It's about authenticity and inclusion, About drawing on the skills and attributes of people around you, About valuing and connecting them. Anyone can be a leader.

Leadership , a document written by ⁦James Timpson⁩ and brilliantly he is now a Minister of HM government dept of justice. Grown ups doing grown up jobs , remember that ?

We've responded to today's announcement by Wes Streeting MP and Department of Health and Social Care of a review into the state of the NHS. Read our statement: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

Ahead of the State Opening of the UK Parliament on Wednesday, RCPCH President Prof Steve Turner writes about the bold action on child health we want to see from the new Government, and how we'll be working to influence MPs. Read the blog: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

A new dawn for children's rights As the sun rises over Scotland, Together 🧡 is flying the UN & Scotland flags from the summit of Ben Nevis to celebrate children's rights becoming law through the #UNCRCScotland Act. Happy UNCRC Commencement Day to children across Scotland🎈

A hugely important day for children's rights in Scotland as the #UNCRCScotland Act comes into force. 👉 rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

Paediatric trainees - do you want to have a say in how your College runs? Do you want to make changes? There are LOADS of trainee rep roles currently open for applications. I really recommend getting involved - you'll have a great experience! RCPCH rcpch.ac.uk/get-involved/v…

There is ongoing work with Dr Karen Street and rcpsychCAP e.g. developing Apex training for managing acute psych presentations, collabs on other training, Paeds MH leads linking up with local CAMHS but more to be done Prathiba Chitsabesan Alex Thomson Dr Guy Northover Mairi Stark

Some great RCPCH opportunities coming up, including trainee rep role for North, East & South Scotland. Application deadline 5th August. rcpch.ac.uk/get-involved/v…

Today we celebrate Scotland’s success and leadership for children as the first country in the UK to directly incorporate the UNCRC into domestic law. We urge the rest of the UK to follow suit and prioritise children and young people by securing their rights.⬇️

✍️“A confident doctor, who feels supported and valued is able to provide better and safer care, and do it for a longer time.” Dr Nóra Murray-Cavanagh on why doctors returning to training after a break need more support – and how this can be achieved. Read here 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2024/07/16/why…

New Paeds Round podcast episode out now! Everything paediatricians and healthcare workers need to know about measles, from diagnosis to prevention. Featuring Liz Whittaker Wyld. Listen now. bit.ly/3Y3Xxt1

We are pleased that mental health was highlighted in the King’s Speech today. His Majesty said that mental health must be given the same attention and focus as physical health. Our mission is to focus on the mental health of NHS staff. 1 in 4 doctors have a mental illness and 2

🔉Measles in 2024: what paediatricians need to know Listen to the latest Paeds Round podcast as Dr Liz Whittaker Liz Whittaker Wyld addresses some of the common knowledge gaps. Listen now. bit.ly/3Y3Xxt1

“The speakers were passionate about their topic and included ways in which Clinicians can reflect and apply into our own practice.” Sign up to our course with Dr Karen Street and Dr James Dearden to learn how on managing child mental health. 👉 rcpch.ac.uk/education-care…

Today marks the start of the RSV vaccination programme in Scotland. This is a welcome move from Scottish Government to reduce the adverse health impacts associated with RSV infection in infants. Find our more our website: rcpch.ac.uk/resources/our-…

“The impacts of long waits are as devastating as they are far-reaching” Ronny Cheung As we launch our #RCPCHBlueprint for child health services, paediatricians share the impacts they are seeing of long waits on children⬇️

We strongly support RCPCH' blueprint for transforming child health services. It aligns with our recent report, emphasising #ChildHealth as a key govt mission to improve health, reduce inequalities & boost prosperity. Read our response: bit.ly/3MFsgWh #ThriveByFive