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We use our members' expertise and experience to promote child health and inform our responses to current news.

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A plan full of promise - the paediatric perspective on the NHS People Plan

3 June 2019

RCPCH President applauds the Plan's ambition and vision - but says it must be backed by the appropriate resources.

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Paediatrics to be included on Shortage Occupation List

3 June 2019

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that all medical practitioners be placed on the Shortage Occupation List - a real achievement for the College which has repeatedly requests that paediatrics be fully included on the list in all 4 countries in the UK.

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RCPCH statement on Whorlton Hall abuse allegations

31 May 2019

If as a society we are failing our most vulnerable, then surely we are a failing society. The RCPCH responds.

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We all have a stake in research and evidence generation - it makes a difference

28 May 2019

As your new VP for Science and Research, Nick introduces his own journey into child health research and what we are doing to increase research capacity and build evidence for improving care.

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Rising optimism - reflections from #RCPCH19

28 May 2019

Russell looks back at a fantastic Conference and exhibition where he was pleased to announce three projects that get to the "heart of what our College is about... and your concerns about working life in the NHS".

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Paediatric sepsis podcasts

28 May 2019

Listen to real-world advice and guidance on how to manage paediatric sepsis. Join Dr Emma Lim, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Sepsis Lead, to discuss all things sepsis together with parents, paediatric specialists and trainee doctors in this multi-episode podcast.

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Hospital ban on sale of high-energy drinks to under-16s

26 May 2019

The sale of high-energy drinks to under-16s is being banned in hospital retail units. RCPCH's Officer for Scotland welcomes the move to "make NHS hospital sites healthier", but wants "similar measures put in place off NHS sites, to protect and improve child health across Scotland".

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RCPCH responds to latest MMR vaccine data

24 May 2019

Professor Helen Bedford says "England has not escaped the recent increase in cases", and urges parents to vaccinate their children to protect them from "a nasty disease which could result in life changing complications or even death".

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Government responds to Science and Tech Committee report on social media impact

23 May 2019

The RCPCH welcomes the Government's commitment to protect children online but, to inform future policy and public advice, says it must go further to ensure researchers have access to high quality data.

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New childhood disability fellowship for postdoctoral researchers

20 May 2019

This exciting new funding partnership will see dedicated investment of £263,000 for a real impact on the lives and health of children with disabilities across the UK.