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Our obesity page will update members, the health profession, parents and carers on the progress of the RCPCH objective to detect, treat, manage – and ultimately prevent – obesity.

Nearly a third (31%) of children aged 2–15 are overweight or obese¹

Last published on 13 May 2013

DeCon Audit Report

Care of children and young people presenting to hospital with a decreased conscious level report

The final report on the audit findings from the DeCon Multi-site Audit 2010-2011 is now available, see below:

Last published on 2 April 2012

RCPCH responds to Government commitment on mental health

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health issues a response following today's (18 January 2012) announcement by Government on its £16 million commitment to tackle the stigma around child mental illness.

Responding to the 'Time to Change' campaign, Dr Liz Didcock, Mental Health lead at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said:

'One in ten under 16s has a diagnosable mental health disorder – and many more have mental health problems. Worryingly, the figures are rising.

Last published on 18 January 2012

About the programme

Clinical Outcome Review Programme: Child Health Reviews-UK is a UK-wide programme of work, systematically examining mortality and morbidity in children and young people between their 1st and 18th birthdays.

The programme aims to inform clinical practice and improve the healthcare provided to children and young people in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, through two discrete projects.

Last published on 29 June 2012

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Last published on 2 January 2013

RCPCH Statement responding to the ‘Guiding patients through complexity – modern medical generalism' report

Professor Terence Stephenson, President of the RCPCH said:

“We welcome the report of the independent commission on the future of medical generalism, and we are pleased that it acknowledges some of the shortcomings we have previously highlighted in the treatment of children in primary care.

Last published on 25 October 2011

Personal Child Health Record

The Personal Child Health Record (also known as the PCHR or 'Red Book') is a national standard health and development record given to parents/carers at a child's birth.

Last published on 13 March 2013

RCPCH Publication ‘The Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse’ (2008) updated

The RCPCH has updated the publication ‘The Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse’ (2008) to ensure it reflects the best available evidence.

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Last published on 8 September 2011

Adolescent Health Programme (AHP) Talking Heads

The Adolescent Health Programme (AHP) was launched in 2008 and since then, there has been a significant increase in the uptake of this free e-learning resource.

The links below are a collection of videos showcasing some of the views, experiences and overall feedback from healthcare professionals.

Last published on 19 October 2011

RCPCH Response - Munro Child Protection Review

The Munro review has answered perfectly well the brief it was set and is a good vision for how child protection might work in the future. What it has failed to do is acknowledge the huge turbulence within the NHS and the impact this will clearly have for the protection of children. Health professionals such as paediatricians are on the front line of identifying children and families in need and if the Government ploughs ahead with the proposed reforms this vision risks evaporating.

Last published on 26 January 2012