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Paediatric neurology - training guide 2019

In 2018 the GMC (General Medical Council) approved a new syllabus for paediatric training, �� Progress. This guide has been developed to help trainees achieve and evidence the specialty learning objectives (SLO) and key capabilities (KC) set out in the level 3 paediatric neurology syllabus.

Neurology

Epilepsy

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New screen time research published - �� responds

5 April 2019

�� responds to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".

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Harassment and bullying in the NHS

4 April 2019

"Respect should underpin all working relationships" says ��, as the GMC launches a pilot programme that will give doctors training in tackling unprofessional behaviours from colleagues.

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�� Progress+ domain resources: Patient management

Patient management is important for paediatricians be that with children and young people, parents and carers, other care professionals or colleagues.

Paediatric training

Patient experience

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A focus on children's wellbeing - reflections on our St David's Day Conference

29 March 2019

For the final chapter in the "fetal life to adulthood" series devised by Dr Abby Parish, ST6 trainee at Swansea's Singleton Hospital, this year's conference looked at mental health and wellbeing. Here Abby reflects on another successful event before she leaves her position as our Wales Trainee Repre...

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Thirteen UK healthcare bodies launch ‘pragmatic’ guidance on valproate use

29 March 2019

Experts from 13 national bodies, including seven Royal Colleges, have joined forces to launch new practical guidance to support doctors and other health professionals around valproate use in women and girls in their reproductive years.

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Training Charter

This Charter outlines what the College expects from every training unit in the UK, across key domains. We hope that training units will strive to achieve these aims and that the Charter will be a hallmark of high quality local training. References from the General Medical Council (GMC) and Gold Guid...

Paediatric training

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�� responds to latest data on inequality

28 March 2019

The Department for Work and Pensions has published a report today on living standards on the UK based on household income measures for the 2017-18 financial year. Professor Russell Viner, President of the ��, responds.

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Vaccinations important and highly effective, says child health expert

27 March 2019

The �� highly recommends vaccination and that anyone who has concerns or questions talk to their health visitor, practice nurse or general practitioner (GP).

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Welsh Government move closer to physical punishment ban

25 March 2019

Wales has taken the next step towards protecting children’s’ rights by introducing legislation to end the physical punishment of children. �� responds.