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RCPCH responds to latest National Child Mortality Database figures
10 November 2023
The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) has published a report summarising the number of child deaths up to 31 March 2023.
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RCPCH Wales responds to Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee report on child poverty
8 November 2023
The Welsh Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee calls for a dedicated Minister for Babies, Children and Young People to be appointed to provide a more coherent response to the scourge of child poverty.
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RCPCH responds to Patient Safety Commissioner’s recommendations on Martha’s Rule
3 November 2023
This week the Patient Safety Commissioner wrote to Health Secretary, Steve Barclay outlining her recommendations for Martha’s Rule.
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RCPCH responds to deteriorating situation for children in Israel and Palestine
20 October 2023
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply disturbed about recent attacks upon civilians in Israel, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine and Gaza.
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RCPCH responds to Government’s plans for a smokefree generation
4 October 2023
Today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outlined his plans for a smokefree generation, including to raise the smoking age by one year every year.
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Our work on the UK General Election
The latest general election in the UK took place on 4 July 2024. The results are in, and the College will make sure the new Government and opposition parties prioritise paediatrics and child health. This page outlines the story of our work ahead of the election.
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RCPCH Scotland responds to the Programme for Government 2023-24
6 September 2023
The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.
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GMC publishes new Good Medical Practice (GMP) standards for January roll out
22 August 2023
On 22 August 2023 the General Medical Council (GMC) published an updated version of Good medical practice, the standards of patient care and professional behaviour expected from all doctors registered in the UK.
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RCPCH responds to verdict in Lucy Letby trial
18 August 2023
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health has responded to the verdict in the Lucy Letby trial.
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Paediatricians concerned as Illegal Migration Bill receives Royal Assent
20 July 2023
On Thursday 20 July, the Illegal Migration Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Illegal Migration Act.