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Professor Steve Turner is �鶹��ý President, and shares regular updates with members by email and on this website.

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A new academic year brings many new opportunities – President’s blog: 24 September 2021

24 September 2021

As the new school year starts, Camilla welcomes new doctors and wishes departing VP's Nick Bishop (for Science and Research) and Simon Clark (for Policy) all the very best. She announces the launch of the new �鶹��ý Strategy 2021-24 and reflects upon recent visits with Royalty and Parliament.

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COVID-19 vaccines for 12-15 year olds: advice from UK Chief Medical Officers - President’s blog

13 September 2021

Camilla writes to all members about the UK Chief Medical Officers’ advice to offer all 12-15 year olds in the UK the COVID-19 vaccination.

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Heading into the summer break – President’s blog

30 July 2021

Our latest admissions ceremony for new Fellows, members and award winners was a feast of talent and pride, says Camilla. She also introduces two important annual reports just published, on race equality and on the experiences of trainees and trainers.

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An unnerving week, but some good news, too – President’s blog: 16 July 2021

16 July 2021

Our wonderful festival of sport ended on a sour note, says Camilla, but a child's brave remark brings hope. There's profound disappointment too at the recent UK government decision to reduce overseas aid. But, we’ve seen some good news for clinicians in difficult cases and for our academic journal.

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Galvanising us to action – President’s blog: 18 June 2021

18 June 2021

Camilla reflects on an energetic �鶹��ý Conference Online with desire for action, engagement and "being boat rockers". She congratulates Andrew Pollard for his extraordinary services in the pandemic and highlights new opportunities for our members.

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Making a positive impact - President’s blog: 4 June 2021

4 June 2021

Camilla discusses kinship, podcasts, listening to children and young people and finding the creative energy and ideas to tackle health inequalities.

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Message from the President - 21 May 2021

21 May 2021

In her first blog as �鶹��ý President, Dr Camilla Kingdon shares her thoughts on EDI, our upcoming Conference and how we stand in solidarity with our colleagues and the wider community in India.

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Message from the President - 7 May 2021

7 May 2021

In his final blog as �鶹��ý President, Professor Russell Viner reflects on three years of progress in child health and what's still to come, and he welcomes his successor, Dr Camilla Kingdon.

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Message from the President - 19 March 2021

19 March 2021

One year on from the announcement of lockdown, Russell reflects on this unprecedented time; from death and hardship to the monumental efforts made by the NHS and the scientific community at large.

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Message from the President - 26 February 2021

26 February 2021

Russell announces the launch of Paediatrics 2040 and the new website that houses the data, evidence and thought pieces surrounding this innovative and timely project. He also shares thoughts on the latest �鶹��ý Milestones, our quarterly member magazine.