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Try a Yoga Nidra practise for relaxation

21 May 2020

Dr Samantha Cooray is an Academic Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher. In her recording she talks us through a Yoga Nidra practise, and provides some links for you to learn more.

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Supporting you through COVID-19 - a message from your Officer for Wales

30 April 2020

"At such a busy and challenging time for all of us, I wanted to take a brief moment to pause and reflect on what COVID-19 means for us as a paediatric community in Wales, and what I as �鶹��ý Officer for Wales can do to support you all through this period." David Tuthill explains more to our members ...

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Wellbeing during uncertainty

29 April 2020

Despite feeling her vocational calling more than ever before, Dr Stacey Harris recognises the emotions we may all be feeling at this time. She goes back to her basic principles and sets out some helpful tips to maintain your wellbeing.

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Advocacy for trainees over the COVID-19 pandemic

29 April 2020

"You, the staff of the NHS, are its most precious resource." Dr Emma Coombe explains how the Trainees Committee is working to minimise and mitigate against the impact of the pandemic on child health services, your training and, crucially, your wellbeing.

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The lemon tree of life

23 April 2020

Using a lemon tree as a metaphor, Anna Baverstock, consultant paediatrician and lead for doctor wellbeing, looks at the 'fruits' of home, family, friends, work and wellbeing - and invites us to remember the small acts of kindness.

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How have overseas charges impacted the health and wellbeing of children and young people?

22 April 2020

Since 2017, changes to NHS charging regulations have placed requirements on NHS trusts to identify patients not ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK who should be charged for receiving secondary and community care. This policy has, sadly, placed vulnerable groups at risk of worsened health outcomes as th...

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COVID-19 and looking after ourselves

16 April 2020

Our Vice President for Education and Training, Dr Camilla Kingdon, writes about the challenge of looking after ourselves when so much is demanded of us by COVID-19.

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From crisis to calm - mindfulness

8 April 2020

Anxiety can take root and flourish in a time like now - when things are new and unprecedented and the future is uncertain. But, as Dr Sanjay Suri considers, by focussing on the present and examining our worries, we can engage in the five ways to wellbeing.

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Growing up overweight or obese can help to lock in health inequalities

6 April 2020

Growing up overweight or obese is a pervasive and—importantly—preventable disadvantage. It worsens physical and mental health and reduces social and economic success. It can trap people in a cycle of sedentary activity, overeating, and escalating weight. This leads to poor wellbeing and, ultimately,...

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Vital data on disability and additional learning needs is seriously lacking

25 March 2020

Once again, the State of Child Health report presents a comprehensive picture—and a sobering set of facts. But we must remember that we can only tell the story when we have the right data to do so.