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Supporting volunteering and having your say - President's blog

1 June 2022

Ahead of the Jubilee Weekend and the start of Volunteers' Week, Camilla reflects on the significant contribution that individuals make to paediatrics and child health through volunteering. With the cost of living, Ukraine, hepatitis and Monkeypox also making the headlines, she shares some updates an...

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Tackling the Planned Care Backlog in Wales: Auditor General calls for detail on recovery plans and the NHS workforce

31 May 2022

The Auditor General for Wales has today published a report setting out the findings from their high-level review of how NHS Wales is tackling the backlog of patients waiting for planned care.

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Tackling some of the biggest child health issues - President's blog

20 May 2022

Camilla updates on the College’s work to advocate for child health, and how listening to the ideas of medical students and foundation doctors can inspire and energise.

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�鶹��ý calls on incoming NI MLAs to prioritise children and form an Executive

12 May 2022

Following the Northern Ireland elections in early May, and as parties look to form an Executive, our Officer for Ireland responds.

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Improving the working lives of paediatricians - President's blog

6 May 2022

Feeling valued and a sense of belonging is critical to good workplace culture, which is why our EDI work is so important. Camilla reflects on the collaboration and energy of our working group, alongside a range of College activity.

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�鶹��ý responds to new Welsh Government recovery plan

26 April 2022

On 26 April 2022, the Health Minister Eluned Morgan launched its ‘programme for transforming and modernising planned care and reducing waiting lists in Wales’.

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Challenges lie ahead but there is still much joy to be found - President's blog

22 April 2022

As Spring brings sunshine and optimism, we mustn’t lose sight on the challenges facing our members and children around the world. Camilla shares our work to support medics in Ukraine, our response to the COVID-19 enquiry and how the NHS looks after its staff.

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�鶹��ý and BAPM statement – response to the Ockenden review

30 March 2022

On 30 March 2022 Donna Ockenden published the ‘findings, conclusions and essential actions’ following her independent review of maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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Standing in solidarity - President's blog

11 March 2022

Amidst the horror and tragedy, Camilla updates on what we can all do to make a difference. She also reflects on the Cass Review, NHS Reforms, International Women's Day and the St David’s Day Conference.

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�鶹��ý responds to publication of the interim report from the Cass Review

10 March 2022

An Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People was commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement in Autumn 2020 to make recommendations about the services provided by the NHS to children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gen...