Ireland

We work closely with RCPCH members in Ireland and the Ireland Committee to advocate for child health to ensure it’s high on the political agenda, as well as providing localised training and events for our members.

State of child health in Northern Ireland

Twenty-three percent of children in NI live in poverty, 28% are overweight or obese and child mortality rates remain worryingly high. We make recommendations for change.

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Ireland Committee

This committee allows paediatricians to act as advocates for the College in Northern Ireland in relation to media, public affairs and health policy work. It offers input and advice on member focused activity such as courses and events.

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Useful resources for members in Ireland

We have collated some useful links for members in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Take a look!

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For members in Northern Ireland

For members in Republic of Ireland

Latest news and events

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News

New advice seeks to prevent parent/doctor conflict in paediatrics

18 April 2019

We issue advice to healthcare professionals in light of high profile cases.

Knowledge and skills

Workforce

News

RCPCH responds to Northern Ireland HPV extension

9 April 2019

Boys aged 12-13 in Northern Ireland are to be offered a vaccine to protect them against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers, the Department of Health has announced. RCPCH responds.

Immunology

Oncology

Cancer

News

New screen time research published

5 April 2019

RCPCH responds to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".

Adolescent health

Public health

Wellbeing

How to find us

Address: Forsyth House, Cromac Square, Belfast, BT2 8LA
Tel: 02890 511 570
Email: enquiries.ireland@rcpch.ac.uk

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