Child/young person

Children's medicines

In partnership with organisations representing health professionals, children and young people, and parents and carers, the College manages and supports projects in paediatric medicines.

Last published on 28 November 2012

Two million children at risk of measles

Parents who refused to get their children vaccinated during the MMR scare have now left them vulnerable to contracting measles.

Experts are calling for an immediate national “catch-up” campaign to prevent the disease spreading from Wales to the rest of Britain. London is particularly vulnerable because nearly half of children were not vaccinated a decade ago.

View the full story here.

Last published on 19 April 2013

RCPCH publishes new report on children’s health services

Over three quarters of children see a senior paediatrician within four hours of admission, but there remains a shortage of consultants at peak times, according to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s Back to Facing the Future report, which launches today at the RCPCH’s Child Health in the UK, The Future conference, in Manchester.

Last published on 11 April 2013

Rise in Swansea measles outbreak

Thousands of unvaccinated children in Swansea are at risk of death from measles. Up to 20 cases a day are being reported by GPs with 109 new cases in a week over the Easter period.

The measles outbreak in Swansea began last November and there is no sign that it will end any time soon.

View the full story on the BBC News website.

Last published on 5 April 2013

Leeds children’s heart unit in jeopardy

The future of Leeds General Infirmary has been thrown into doubt after an analysis of data revealed unacceptably high death rates. The hospital had previously failed to release the data which shows that the weight of the child was missing in 130 operations meaning cases were not properly accounted for. A risk summit to discuss the situation has been organised by NHS England in the city today and will be attended by the Care Quality Commission.

Last published on 4 April 2013

Doctors support 1950s-style tonsil surgery

Last published on 3 April 2013

Parents of autistic children turn to unproven remedies

One in three parents of autistic children have tried interventions that have no scientific basis, as they desperately try to help their offspring, reports the Independent. A survey carried out by research charity Autistica found parents looking towards copper bracelets, injections and electronic plug-ins releasing chemicals for children to breathe, as well hiring behavioural therapists in a bid to help their children. The survey also exposed a lack of help for those affected, with a chief complaint being the length of time it takes to reach a diagnosis.

Last published on 3 April 2013

MindEd e-portal

Last published on 23 April 2013

Turning the Tide launch

Hey guys, it’s been a while hasn’t it?

A lot has happened in the last 6 months, including the Turning the Tide launch which took place at the end of November 2012. This was a real push towards improving the way in which research involving children and young people is conducted, as well as encouraging those who should be undertaking research to do so.

Last published on 29 January 2013

Gay men must receive cancer vaccine for girls, says BMA

The British Medical Association has written to health minister Anna Soubry calling on her to introduce HPV vaccinations for young gay men attending sexual health clinics.

Young girls receive HPV vaccinations to protect them from cervical cancer, and the vaccinations also protect against anal cancer.

The BMA pointed to an 'alarming increase in anal cancer in gay men' - the disease is rising at 1% to 3% a year in most developed countries.

Last published on 17 January 2013