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College announcements - especially for our members, exam candidates and those who support paediatric training

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Help us shape the future of child health - youth vote open

2 December 2025

Can you help us ensure children and young people's voice is heard? As part of our work to update ��'s 'State of Child Health', we're asking professionals who work with children and young people to run a ballot exercise around health. It takes just a few minutes of your time.

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We welcome three new Trustees to join our Board in December 2025

1 December 2025

Two new Member Trustees and one Independent Trustee join our Board this December. Each has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people and bring a wealth of knowledge.

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Milestones magazine for members – winter 2025: �� &Us takeover

18 November 2025

�� &Us is celebrating its 10th anniversary and – as a birthday treat – this network of children, young people and families from across the UK has taken over Milestones.

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Enrich your clinical training - apply for a fully funded industry placement

17 November 2025

��, in partnership with Vertex and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, is delighted to announce the annual launch of the Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (VPiPP).

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CEO, Rob Okunnu, to leave the College after nearly seven years

5 November 2025

�� CEO, Rob Okunnu, will be leaving �� at the end of December 2025.

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One year on – what we’ve achieved and what to expect in 2026 and beyond

5 November 2025

Last September, we launched the first phase of our College strategy to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people in the UK and internationally.

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Deadline extended: Apply now for the BPSU Sir Peter Tizard Bursary 2025

17 October 2025

The BPSU are extending the deadline for applications to the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary by an additional week. The deadline is now end of day Monday 27 October.

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Understanding participation in child health research - complete our survey

6 October 2025

We want to hear from paediatricians across all grades. Our survey takes just two minutes to complete and your responses will help us to understand participation in child health research and any potential barriers - supporting a stronger future for child health.

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Supporting school attendance - a role for all healthcare practitioners

8 September 2025

As children and young people return to school, �� has come together with the Royal College of Nursing on a briefing with our members on the role of healthcare practitioners in promoting school attendance.

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Think measles - sharing resources for paediatricians and health professionals

5 September 2025

Measles cases are once again rising in the UK, with outbreaks confirmed in several regions, including Manchester. We’re asking paediatricians and health professionals to ‘think measles’: be alert to symptoms and use every opportunity to talk to families about vaccination.