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Elections in Wales and Scotland - we publish our manifestos for child health

9 March 2021

The elections to the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments will be unlike any other, taking place in the context of the global pandemic. Although most children and teenagers do not become seriously ill with COVID-19, the impact on their lives, education, services and mental health and wellbeing has been im...

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Manifesto from RCPCH Scotland - Health and wellbeing of children and young people: 2021

Before the Scottish Parliament election in May 2021, we called on the incoming Scottish Government to take actions across four main areas: mental health, healthy weight, child health inequalities and poverty, and universal services.

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Physician Associates in Paediatrics

Having a well-supported and skilled MDT is beneficial for children and young people and supports the robustness of the paediatric workforce. Clarity about the different roles within the MDT is important, both for the team members and our patients. For some services, PAs play a valuable role in prov...

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New guidance on perplexing presentations and fabricated or induced illness in children

2 March 2021

The RCPCH has today launched new guidance for paediatricians on Perplexing Presentations (PP), Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) in Children. This updates the College’s 2009 guidance and aims to support paediatricians when involved with these sometimes very difficult cases.

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RCPCH publishes vision for the future of paediatrics

24 February 2021

The RCPCH today publishes the most comprehensive examination of the future of paediatrics in the UK ever undertaken.

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Paediatrics 2040

We give a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK. We look at the data and evidence, and explore the impact of innovation, models of care and the working lives of paediatricians.

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Integrated care - resources

This page provides members with the latest information, material, and resources on integrated care and how integrated children's services could improve child health outcomes. These are listed by nation, and by theme. These new models of care can be used across the UK and have been a particular p...

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Integrated care

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Brexit and child health - summary of agreements

During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.

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UK CMOs, Academy and GMC write a letter of support to doctors through COVID-19

13 January 2021

The Chief Medical Officers of the four UK nations, NHS England and NHS Improvement, General Medical Council and Academy of Medical Royal Colleges have written a further letter of thanks and support to all doctors during this pandemic. While noting the real hope that vaccinations offer, the letter ac...

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RCPCH calls for urgent review of meal packages

12 January 2021

Our Officer for Health Improvement reacts to reports and pictures of packages sent to families who rely on the free school meals programme.