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RCPCH responds to Government’s review of on 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods in England

3 October 2023

The Government has recently set out a strategy in which they will review the guidance on 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods in England. Reports now say that the Government is preparing to stop English councils from introducing new 20mph speed limits.

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Paediatricians urge parents to check on children’s vaccination schedule following further declines in immunisation rates

29 September 2023

RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon responds to the recent report published by NHS Digital on Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics - England, 2022-23.

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Epilepsy12 and OPEN UK national conference 2023 resources

The sixth annual Epilepsy12 and Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks (OPEN UK) national conference took place on Wednesday 27 September 2023. You can find conference resources and more information about the event on this page.

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RCPCH responds to UK Government plans to authorise the use of x-rays in age assessments of children seeking refuge and asylum

14 September 2023

On 12 September 2023, the Government confirmed its plans to authorise the use of x-rays in the age assessment of children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.

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RCPCH Response to Working Together to Safeguard Children - call for evidence

In September 2023 we responded to the Department for Education’s Open Consultation on Working Together to Safeguard Children: Changes to statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Health policy

Safeguarding

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RCPCH President introduces our manifesto for the next UK General Election

7 September 2023

As we publish our manifesto for the next UK General Election, Dr Camilla Kingdon explains why this is a crucial opportunity to speak up for children’s health, and how members will be able to get involved.

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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.

Safeguarding

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce

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Trainees participation in child health research - survey report

Paediatric trainees in the UK are keen to participate in and develop skills in research. But, results from the RCPCH Trainee Research Network's survey in 2021, highlight that only a minority of trainees are involved in research - and a small group have dedicated time for research. Our report present...

Paediatric training

Research

Workforce

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National Neonatal Audit Programme - Data dashboard

This clinical audit, commissioned by HQIP, aims to improve care to babies admitted to a neonatal unit in England, Scotland, Wales and Isle of Man. Our interactive dashboard shows data on our 10 performance metrics and is updated on a monthly basis. The link to the dashboard is below.

Neonatal medicine

Data

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How can we prevent the risk of deadly disease outbreaks?

9 August 2023

What you need to know about upcoming changes to the UK’s childhood vaccination programme. Professor Helen Bedford, Immunisation Lead for RCPCH explains.