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Paediatricians respond to worrying decline in childhood immunisation rates in England

29 September 2022

On 29 September 2022, NHS Digital published their Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics- England, 2021-22.

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�鶹��ý responds to inquiry into health inequalities in Scotland

28 September 2022

The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has published their inquiry report into health inequalities in Scotland.

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A non-academic trainee experience of paediatric research

25 August 2022

Dr Rhianna Netherton is a paediatric trainee who has written a blog piece on her experience as a non-academic trainee doing research in paediatrics.

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Martin House Research Centre (MHRC) Team win the �鶹��ý-NIHR Pier Prize 2022

26 June 2022

This team has demonstrated a commitment to working in such a way that all their research is informed by children and young people, their families and those who support them. They really lead the way in supporting innovative methods of recruitment and delivering studies.

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Dr Andrew McArdle wins the Lorber Award 2022

25 June 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid evidence in its treatment of children and young people was crucial, and Dr McArdle's research in this area became of international importance.

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Dr Seilesh Kadambari wins the 2022 Simon Newell Award

23 June 2022

Each year, with support from GOSH Charity and Sparks, we offer this prestigious award of £2,000 to one early independent researcher in paediatrics. We speak with this year's winner about his research to improve the lifelong health of preterm babies, plus his tips for aspiring researchers.

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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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Research: if everyone does a little, together we can do a huge amount

24 February 2022

Throughout the pandemic, Nick Bishop tells us, the College has continued its important work on clinical guidelines, audits and quality improvement. As he passes on the baton as Vice President for Science and Research, he reminds us there's more we can all do to champion child health research.

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Bringing together several strands - influence and lifelong impact

2 February 2022

An introduction to Professor David Barker, an obstetrician and epidemiologist - and a gentle and thoughtful man - gave shape to what Dr Simon Chapman had maybe known but been unable to define: why he ended up in medicine. Simon introduces our #ChoosePaediatrics theme of the month: the influence and...

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Vice President election 2021 results announced

21 December 2021

The �鶹��ý is pleased to announce the results of the recent Vice-Presidential elections. Dr Michael McKean has been elected by members as the next Vice President for Health Policy and Professor Paul Dimitri has been elected as Vice President for Science and Research. They will take up their posts in ...