Northern Ireland

Members working in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are represented at College Council by the Officer for Ireland - find out useful contacts and activity on your College region's web page

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Air Pollution Companion

Welcome to the Air Pollution Companion – a ‘one stop shop’ to learn about air pollution and child health, and integrate it into your practice. This resource was developed by the Clean Air Fund Partnership team, including three Clinical Fellows who worked alongside RCPCH policy experts.

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Whooping cough - poster and joint statement from RCPCH, RCOG, RCM and RCGP

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Royal College of Midwives (RCM), Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) issue this advice in a joint statement for worried parents and carers and healthcare professionals on...

Community child health

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Our campaign for an RSV vaccination programme

Following our open letter signed by over 2,000 paediatricians and healthcare professionals, the UK government and devolved administrations have confirmed the delivery of two new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes, for older adults and during pregnancy for infant protection. Rea...

Public affairs and campaigning

News

Welcoming new members and looking ahead - President’s update

24 May 2024

Steve reflects on the recent Membership Ceremony in Manchester where members, fellows, family and friends gathered to celebrate new paediatricians. There is also information on all the ways to get involved at the College and an update on the recently announced UK General Election.

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RCPCH responds to Public Health Agency ‘Statistical Profile of Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2022/23

24 May 2024

Public Health Agency released the latest Children’s Health in Northern Ireland Statistics for 2022/3 with continuing bleak figures being illustrated from the national measuring programme on weight of children; highlighting that childhood immunisation rates are falling in Northern Ireland; and demons...

Committee

Mental Health Advisory Committee

This committee is responsible for providing expert advice on the College’s work on children and young people’s mental health in the context of paediatric services. It works to influence policy, respond to consultation documents and guidance and guide the College’s work and national advocacy on child...

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Engaging with children and young people - finding people to work with

Within your healthcare setting there will be children, young people and their families that are keen to work with you on safety improvement, service design and quality improvement. Speak to your local engagement lead, hospital forum or hospital education staff and find out who is available where you...

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

Patient involvement

News

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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Equal protection from assault in England and Northern Ireland: Prohibiting physical punishment of all children

In England and Northern Ireland, children are the only group of people not fully protected in law from physical assault. Our recommendations demonstrate to Government policymakers both the practicalities of removing the 'reasonable punishment defence’ from law and the appropriate next steps to reduc...

Safeguarding

Child protection

Physical abuse

Public affairs and campaigning

News

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.