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UK government adopts RCPCH guidance on children and shielding
6 July 2020
Our guidance on shielding for children and young people with regard to COVID-19 has been formally adopted by the UK government.
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RCPCH comments on Government's guidance for reopening of schools
2 July 2020
The Government today released guidance for the full reopening of schools in England. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, comments.
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What has COVID-19 told us about the future of paediatrics?
26 June 2020
RCPCH today publishes its first report from Paediatrics 2040, a major project looking at how paediatrics will change over the next 20 years.
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RCPCH responds to calls for a 'review of readiness' for second COVID-19 wave
24 June 2020
Today, health leaders called for a review of lessons learned during the first phase of the pandemic. We've set out an additional call for a rapid review into the experiences of children and young people during the first wave, so that they can be protected from the harshest mitigation measures if we ...
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1,500* paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to make reopening of schools a priority
17 June 2020
RCPCH publishes an open letter from members about the importance of a plan to reopen schools.
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Statement on PHE disparities review and next steps
16 June 2020
A College statement welcoming the publication of stakeholder insights into the factors affecting the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and what needs to happen now.
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RCPCH calls for extending access to free school meals this summer
16 June 2020
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) stands with footballer Marcus Rashford and his campaign to make the government think again on the provision of free school meal vouchers for children this summer.
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RCPCH publishes commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people
12 June 2020
To mark Pride month in the UK, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a set of commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people.
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RCPCH releases guidance for clinicians on shielding children and young people
10 June 2020
This updated RCPCH advice for clinicians is provided to help members in their discussions with children and young people who are shielding across the UK and their families.
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RCPCH publishes a statement of solidarity and support for BAME colleagues and communities
10 June 2020
The RCPCH stands by its members to continue to address the structural inequalities that affect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues and children and young people from those communities.