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Public transport and air pollution: why the new government urgently needs to act

12 July 2024

Dr. Alice Willson, �� Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, reflects on the crucial need for equitable and efficient public transport to reduce air pollution and protect children's health.

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�� responds to Government announcement of independent NHS productivity review

11 July 2024

The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent investigation into the state of the NHS. He has said this is to "uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service".

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A retirement journey from DGH consultant to children’s campaigner

11 July 2024

Senior member Rosamond Jones shares how she has been keeping busy taking on a cause and campaign close to her heart.

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College responds to reports of a strike on Ukraine’s largest paediatric facility

9 July 2024

On 8 July 2024, Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Ukraine sustained major damage during a missile strike on Kyiv.

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A major change in UK politics - President’s update

5 July 2024

Steve reflects on the UK General Election and highlights key Labour party manifesto commitments relating to child health. He also congratulates Dr Hilary Cass on her peerage, and there are chances for you to get involved in two important College surveys.

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Update to your ePortfolio - Files area replaces the Document library

2 July 2024

As of today, risr/advance (the software that powers �� ePortfolio), is rolling out a new Files area. Available in the main menu, Files replaces the Document library and displays a searchable listing of all files linked to your events.

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Tribute to Dame Liz Fradd (1949-2024)

27 June 2024

In 2002, Dame Liz Fradd was awarded an Honorary F�� in recognition of her enormous contribution to children’s nursing. Professor Sir Alan Craft remembers Dame Liz who remained active until the end of her life. She died on her 75th birthday on 12 May, World Nursing Day,

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Milestones magazine for members – summer 2024

26 June 2024

In this issue we look back at �� Conference 2024 and hear from medical student prize winners and �� &Us. We also get 'Powered up', discussing how to tackle health inequalities with actions, and take a look at life post-CCT from three past trainees.

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College welcomes the introduction of game changing RSV vaccine

25 June 2024

After a headline campaign from ��, England and Scotland have announced a rollout of the RSV vaccine this autumn.

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The first step to building belonging: connection

25 June 2024

This month, in the first of a series of three blogs, Thrive Fellow Dr Jess Morgan reflects on how connection can bring us closer together and help build a sense of belonging within teams.