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President's update

Professor Steve Turner is ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ President, and shares regular updates with members by email and on this website.

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Training, vaccines and the future of paediatrics - President's update

As we move into the final months of 2025, it’s a period of both reflection and momentum across the child health community. From major developments in medical training reform to important updates in the UK vaccination schedule, there’s a great deal shaping how we continue to deliver the best care for...
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Championing child health: workforce, wellbeing and equal protection - President's update

In this update, Steve explains why the 10-year workforce plan consultation needs you, celebrates our research award winners and reminds us to protect ourselves and our patients with the flu vaccination. He ends by outlining our call to end physical punishment of young people.
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Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

In his latest update, Professor Steve Turner reflects on the pressing challenges facing child health, from rising child poverty to ongoing NHS pressures. He shares how ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...
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Small changes, big impact - President's update

As clinicians it's vital we encourage young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle for their wider health. Do have a look at the resources we've developed. Steve also encourages members to sign up for an update on the upcoming Facing the Future standards and read about the work of the new Child He...
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It’s back to school – President’s update

Here in the UK and many parts of the world, children and young people are back at school, and the approaching autumn and winter seasons can mean things get busy for us paediatricians. The College has plenty of new resources to support your clinical and professional practice this year.