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Vice President election 2021 results announced
21 December 2021
The RCPCH is pleased to announce the results of the recent Vice-Presidential elections. Dr Michael McKean has been elected by members as the next Vice President for Health Policy and Professor Paul Dimitri has been elected as Vice President for Science and Research. They will take up their posts in ...
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RCPCH welcomes commitment to develop climate-smart health care at COP26
10 November 2021
The announcement that a group of 50 countries have committed to develop climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems at COP26 aligns with the College’s calls in our climate change position statement.
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RCPCH calls for re-introduction of £20 a week universal credit uplift
6 October 2021
The £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit comes into effect on Wednesday 6 October 2021.
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RCPCH supports Obesity Health Alliance new healthy weight strategy
28 September 2021
RCPCH has joined fellow members of the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) and several health organisations in calling Government to take action to reverse the persistent rising levels of excess weight in the population.
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RCPCH comments on the Inequalities in Health Alliance's letter to the Prime Minister
15 September 2021
RCPCH has joined over 90 representatives of the Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) today in signing a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities.
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RCPCH statement in response to CMOs advice regarding offering COVID-19 vaccination to all 12-15 year olds
13 September 2021
RCPCH statement in response to the recommendation from the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) regarding offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all 12-15 year olds.
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RCPCH joins global call for emergency action to tackle climate change
6 September 2021
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has joined calls for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health.
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RCPCH awarded new grant from James Percy Foundation to support work in Rwanda
1 September 2021
RCPCH has been awarded a new three-year grant by the James Percy Foundation (JPF) to support work in Rwanda. The grant will fund perinatal quality improvement across the hospital network in Rwanda.
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RCPCH comments on importance of maintaining routine child and adolescent vaccinations during the pandemic
26 August 2021
Professor Helen Bedford, Immunisation Lead for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), said:
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RCPCH statement on the situation in Afghanistan
24 August 2021
RCPCH statement on the situation in Afghanistan and the need to ensure access to humanitarian aid, expansion of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and support for refugee resettlement in the UK.