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src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-09/thrive-graphic-news.png?itok=AkcTgF0X" width="315" height="157" alt="Icon - hands holding a heart with a medical cross inside" title="Thrive Paediatrics" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Thrive Paediatrics resource hub</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Especially for members, our new hub offers evidence and good practice examples in wellbeing, plus stories from paediatricians' lived experience.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/thrive-resource-hub" class="thrive-paediatrics-resource-hub">Resource hub</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="mega-menu--item link-2"> <button class="hidden-lg fa fa-angle-down 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height="157" alt="Small baby, being held by adult wearing scrubs and mask" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">10 Year Health Plan for the NHS</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">We want to ensure children and young people are at the centre of the Government's plan. Our policy briefing outlines our four overarching recommendations and how members in England can input.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/key-topics/nhs-ten-year-plan/policy-briefing" class="_0-year-health-plan-for-the-nhs">Briefing</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-15574"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-09/Air-pollution-news.png?itok=pwuHqICR" width="315" height="157" alt="Repeated icons - children playing under cloud" title="Air pollution" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Our new Air Pollution Companion</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Learn about air pollution and child health, with sections to help build your knowledge, talk to patients and advocate for change. Plus how to join a clean air community and explore clean air clinics.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/key-topics/air-pollution" class="our-new-air-pollution-companion">Companion</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="mega-menu--item link-6"> <button class="hidden-lg fa fa-angle-down open-arrow" aria-label="Expand"></button> <a href="/news-events" aria-expanded="false" id="megamenu-news-and-events8" aria-controls="megamenu-sub-news-and-events9" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/137">News and events</a> <div class="mega-menu--container"> <div class="field--name-field-mi-blocks field--type-entity-reference-revisions mega-menu--items"> <div class="paragraph-type-submenu_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-submenu-block paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix container-fluid"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-submenu field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item"><nav class="block-submenu-news-events"> <h2 class="visually-hidden">Submenu news and events</h2> <ul class="menu menu--main"> <li class="menu-column"><ul> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/news"><span>News</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/president-updates"><span>President's updates</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/podcasts"><span>Podcasts</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/events"><span>Events</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/rcpch-conference"><span>RCPCH Conference</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="https://roombookings.rcpch.ac.uk"><span>Meeting room hire</span></a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-15040"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-05/steve_turner-org-yellow_1.jpg?itok=Fdf_wNaX" width="315" height="157" alt="Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President" title="Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">From Professor Steve Turner...</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">As RCPCH President, Steve shares regular updates with members by email and on this website - such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/president-updates" class="from-professor-steve-turner">President's updates</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-3923"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2018-09/CYP%20engagement%20courses%20-%20adult%20and%20children%20in%20library%20environment.png?itok=_oQJZb8i" width="315" height="157" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Our engagement course in Scotland</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">How can you engage children and young people in your health service? Develop your skills in this new course in Stirling on Wednesday 27 November, when we'll dive into the tools for active engagement.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/education-careers/courses/rcpch-course/recipes-engagement-course-scotland" class="our-engagement-course-in-scotland">Course</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-15339"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-07/conf25_website-sidebar.png?itok=NpLNKkCD" width="315" height="157" alt="Repeated dynamic child in a circle icon " title="RCPCH Conference 2025" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">RCPCH Conference 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">We've started preparing for next year's big event, which takes place from 26 to 28 March in Glasgow and online. And early bird tickets are now available, so you can book between now and 3 February for 15% off.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/rcpch-conference" class="rcpch-conference-2025">About Conference</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </section> </div> </nav> </div> </header> <div id="content-top-banner"> <div id="main-content"></div> <div class="region region-banner"> <section class="block-equalitydiversityandinclusionpagebanner block block-block-content block-block-content503db12d-c1b0-441e-9f34-2c76eb216251"> <section class="has-image page-banner clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-field-pb-background-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-background media-image-8537"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"></div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="page-banner-text-wrap"> <div class="breadcrumb"> <div class="field field--name-dynamic-block-fieldblock-content-breadcrumbs field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item"> <ol class="breadcrumb"> <li > <a href="/">Home</a> </li> <li > <a href="/work-we-do">Work we do</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> <h1> Equality, diversity and inclusion </h1> <div class="content intro-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-pb-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Our work in this area is a fundamentally important process for the College. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of our membership and provide fair and equal opportunities for all, supported by insights from our member reference group and staff working group.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> </div> </div> <div id="content-top" class="top-container"> <div class="container"> <div class="region region-content-top"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="content-top-fullwidth" class="content-container"> <div class="region region-content-top-fullwidth"> <section class="block-entityviewcontent--2 block block-ctools block-entity-viewnode"> <div class="node node--type-landing-page node--view-mode-cards ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-field-lp-cards field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--bundle-three_column field--item"><div class="image-alignment-center container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--three-column paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-columns field--type-field-collection field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><div class="field-collection-item field-collection-item--name-field-thc-columns field-collection-item--view-mode-default"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-3-col media-image-9218"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/making-edi-everybodys-business"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/3_col_paragraph/public/2021-03/edi-volunteers-at-event.png?itok=_qD_LXdi" width="700" height="500" typeof="Image" alt="" title="" class="img-responsive" /></a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2><a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/making-edi-everybodys-business">Making EDI everybody’s business</a></h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Our latest plan focuses on ways that we can further embed EDI into everything that we do.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/making-edi-everybodys-business">Plan</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"><div class="field-collection-item field-collection-item--name-field-thc-columns field-collection-item--view-mode-default"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-3-col media-image-9217"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/rcpch-equality-diversity-inclusion-working-for-change"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/3_col_paragraph/public/2021-03/shutterstock_1177724560-children-group-edi.jpg?itok=pOK1ah9m" width="700" height="500" typeof="Image" alt="" title="" class="img-responsive" /></a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2><a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/rcpch-equality-diversity-inclusion-working-for-change">Working for change</a></h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">This two-year programme of work focused on four key topics: working lives of paediatricians; health outcomes for children and young people; College volunteering and awards; and our College.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/rcpch-equality-diversity-inclusion-working-for-change">Reports</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"><div class="field-collection-item field-collection-item--name-field-thc-columns field-collection-item--view-mode-default"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-3-col media-image-9214"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/equality-diversity-inclusion-volunteer-roles"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/3_col_paragraph/public/2021-03/shutterstock_1352712905-young-male-doctor-edi-working-for-change.jpg?itok=1AM0rwvh" width="700" height="500" typeof="Image" alt="" title="" class="img-responsive" /></a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2><a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/equality-diversity-inclusion-volunteer-roles">Putting ladders down</a></h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Our first action plan from 2020 looked at ways to open up volunteer roles to better reflect the diversity of our membership.<br /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/equality-diversity-inclusion-volunteer-roles">Report</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="field--bundle-three_column field--item"><div class="image-alignment- container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--three-column paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-columns field--type-field-collection field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><div class="field-collection-item field-collection-item--name-field-thc-columns field-collection-item--view-mode-default"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2><a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/work-we-do/equality-diversity-inclusion/our-approach">Our approach and governance</a></h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">EDI is a key priority at the College. We outline why we undertake this work and how we stay accountable.<br /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/work-we-do/equality-diversity-inclusion/our-approach">Approach</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"><div class="field-collection-item field-collection-item--name-field-thc-columns field-collection-item--view-mode-default"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2><a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/work-we-do/equality-diversity-inclusion/reciprocal-mentoring">Reciprocal mentoring</a></h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">An insight into our year-long mentoring programme, pairing members from an underrepresented background with one of our College Officers.<br /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/work-we-do/equality-diversity-inclusion/reciprocal-mentoring">Mentoring</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"><div class="field-collection-item field-collection-item--name-field-thc-columns field-collection-item--view-mode-default"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2><a href="https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/equality-diversity-inclusion-useful-resources">Useful resources</a></h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">We provide a central repository of resources to support our members in all things EDI.<br /> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-thc-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/equality-diversity-inclusion-useful-resources">Resources</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="field--bundle-important_message field--item"><div class="paragraph--bgcolor--aqua container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--important-message paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-md-12 important-message"> <div class="row"> <div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/link_icon/public/2021-12/Icon-blue-computer-tick-reduced.png?itok=yI1v7QhX" width="140" height="140" alt="Person looking at computer and a tick mark" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> <div class="content-container"> <div class="field field--name-field-block-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>Diversity data of our members</h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction-html field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>We are committed to becoming a more inclusive organisation. We need data to understand representation across our membership which we can then use to advance equal opportunities in College work. As of November 2023, all users are prompted to complete their diversity profile when they first log into the website.</p> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-im-ctas field--type-link field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/resources/edi-member-volunteer-data-2024">Member, volunteer and staff data 2024</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://edi.rcpch.ac.uk/">Log in to complete your diversity profile</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--bundle-content_listing field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type-content-listing paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix container-fluid display-images news-listing"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-cl-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>Blogs and updates on EDI</h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-cl-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a class="link-all" 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