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This blog by Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales, was created as part of the Wales eBulletin for October 2023.

Reflecting on recent events, Camilla highlights the important role of the College in advocating ceaselessly for the universal protection of children, whoever and wherever they are. She invites you to take a quick poll on Physician Associates in paediatrics and introduces our new Climate Change and C...

NHS Digital has published official statistics for the National Child Measurement Programme, England, 2022/23 School Year.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a report detailing children and young people’s first-hand experiences and understanding of climate change, revealing a staggering rise in eco-anxiety among younger generations.

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of a series of measures proposed by the Prime Minister to create a 'smoke-free generation'.  

Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, recently joined a workshop on physical activity in children and young people to learn why kids in Wales scored F for fitness, what this means for them and, when in clinic, what he should be assessing, saying and signposting. He shares his findings.

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.