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RCPCH responds to HSSIB’s recommendations for safer mental health environments on paediatric wards
24 May 2024
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published an independent report calling for improvements and changes in the design of paediatric wards to ensure they provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and young people with mental health needs.
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RCPCH responds to rise in whooping cough cases
22 May 2024
Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.
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20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies team up to improve child health outcomes in Wales
21 May 2024
The Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC) has written to the First Minister of Wales to ask how his government will improve child health and support the workforce that cares for them.
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Dr Jan Dudley elected as RCPCH Registrar
9 May 2024
RCPCH is pleased to announce Dr Jan Dudley as new College Registrar.
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RCPCH responds to NHS latest measures to improve working conditions for doctors
29 April 2024
NHS England has pledged to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.
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Paediatricians call for an end to unjust and dangerous smacking laws
17 April 2024
Children’s doctors in England and Northern Ireland are calling for equal protection for children and young people against physical assault, such as smacking, hitting, and slapping.
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Children's doctors raise alarm on ‘out of control’ paediatric waits in Northern Ireland
15 April 2024
Between June 2016 and June 2023 Northen Ireland saw an increase of 172.6% in paediatric outpatient waiting lists.
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RCPCH calls on MPs to support Tobacco and Vapes Bill
15 April 2024
RCPCH is urging MPs to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as debate set to begin on the government's legislative proposals in the House of Commons.
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RCPCH responds to publication of the final report from the Cass Review
10 April 2024
On Wednesday 10 April 2024, Dr Hilary Cass published the final recommendations in her role as Chair of the independent review, now more often known as ‘The Cass Review’.
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RCPCH respond to Labour plans to digitise the red book
8 April 2024
Ahead of the next UK General Election, Labour have announced plans to digitise the NHS red book.