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RCPCH statement on Thirlwall Inquiry

10 September 2024

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.

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Three quarters of paediatricians already seeing children negatively impacted by long waits for health services as professional body publishes blueprint to transform care 

5 September 2024

RCPCH publishes From left behind to leading the way: a blueprint for transforming child health services in England.

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government’s ‘Programme for Government’

5 September 2024

The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.

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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change publishes report on a just energy transition for health

4 September 2024

This evidence-based policy report was produced in collaboration with RCPCH and other leading health organisations.

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So long to summer and hello to autumn – President’s update

30 August 2024

It's the start of a busy season for paediatricians in the northern hemisphere. Steve highlights what to look out for in September, such as our blueprint for child health services, welcomes new paediatric trainees and shares our recent resources on climate change and medicine safety.

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From hot days to healthier futures - tackling air pollution for child health

28 August 2024

After a day with the RCPCH Clean Air team in rural Nottinghamshire, Dr Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change, shares her insights on advocating for cleaner air and driving policy change at local, regional, and national levels to protect children’s health.

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Looking back at our journey to becoming a Royal College

23 August 2024

Today is 28 years since the College received its Charter, on 23 August 1996. The road to becoming a Royal College was a long and winding one, beginning in the early years of our predecessor organisation, the British Paediatric Association (BPA). This blog explores how we got there.

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RCPCH responds to NSPCC’s corporal punishment data

21 August 2024

New data from the NSPCC shows that contacts to their Helpline about children being physically punished have tripled in the last year.

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Changing climate already impacting the way healthcare professionals work around the world

21 August 2024

Children and young people face increased exposure to heat, poor outdoor air quality, household air pollution and higher prevalence of infectious disease according to a global survey.

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RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update

16 August 2024

As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...