General paediatrics

A general paediatrician is a doctor with the knowledge and skills to manage a wide range of health problems and concerns in children and young people. Find out more about general paediatrics.

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Epilepsy12 - national organisational audit and clinical audit - 2024

Epilepsy is the commonest significant neurological disorder affecting children and young people. Published in July 2024, these latest results from Epilepsy12 provide insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of paediatric epilepsy services i...

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Whooping cough - poster and joint statement from ��, RCOG, RCM and RCGP

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Royal College of Midwives (RCM), Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) issue this advice in a joint statement for worried parents and carers and healthcare professionals on...

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General paediatrics - specialty level training

A general paediatrician is a doctor with the knowledge and skills to manage a wide range of health problems and concerns in babies, children and young people. This page provides information for those interested in exploring, as well as those who are currently already in this training programme. ...

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Paediatric sub-specialty

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Dr Geoffrey Hatcher obituary (1927-2024)

26 April 2024

Dr Hatcher is remembered by Professor Warren Lenney as a wonderful teacher and an astute clinician with a great sense of humour.

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Gender identity services and advocacy for children and young people

There has been growing interest in how the NHS should most appropriately assess, diagnose and care for children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gender incongruence. This page provides more information for College members about NHS care for children who are ...

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The role of paediatricians in children and young people's mental health - position statement 2024

Childhood mental health problems are common and increasing across the UK. Our position, updated in February 2024, outlines the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care. It also calls for greater investment, support for child health professionals and government actio...

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Fresh beginnings or just another year...

22 January 2024

In his first blog of the year for ��, Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, explores change, long-term health outcomes, political landscape and, of course, secret stashes of chocolates.

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'Think measles' poster and resources

Healthcare professionals - 'think measles' and take opportunities to talk to families about immunisations and respond to their questions. Let's work together to make sure children are as safe as they can be from these potentially serious illnesses.

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Introducing the �� Wales Deputies

15 November 2023

How can we help ensure children and young people are at the centre of policy making in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, notes the need draw on others' expertise... And so he announces our recently appointed �� Wales Deputy Officers and Health Board Integration Lead.

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How can we prevent the risk of deadly disease outbreaks?

9 August 2023

What you need to know about upcoming changes to the UK’s childhood vaccination programme. Professor Helen Bedford, Immunisation Lead for �� explains.