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RCPCH responds to the Scottish budget 2023 to 2024
19 December 2022
The Scottish Budget for 2023 to 2024 was published on 15 December 2022.
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RCPCH responds to Welsh government's commitments on children and young people
6 December 2022
In October, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales published her annual report.
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Dr Ronny Cheung appointed as Officer for Health Services
1 December 2022
Dr Ronny Cheung has become the new Officer of Health Services at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Cheung works as a general paediatrician at the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
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RCPCH Scotland responds to the Scottish Health Survey 2018
25 September 2019
The Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) provides a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households and is designed to make a major contribution to the monitoring of health in Scotland. RCPCH Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.
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Some positive action, but more needs to be done to improve Scotland’s child health
4 September 2019
Responding to today’s Programme for Government, RCPCH Scotland highlighted the mixed bag offered by Scottish Government for Scotland’s children. RCPCH Scotland welcomed the actions being taken on air pollution, child poverty, early year’s mental health and disability assistance.
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RCPCH statement on Brexit
4 September 2019
Our President responds to the ongoing political uncertainty around Brexit and warns about the potential impact on children and young people.
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A carrot a day: child health during World War II
1 September 2019
The Second World War began 80 years ago in September 1939. The war brought huge changes to the lives of children in Britain and to the country’s health services.
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From fetal life to adulthood? Planning for an exciting event
29 October 2018
As the programme for this year's St. David’s Day annual conference is finalised, Wales Trainee Representative, Abby Parish, shares an insight into her rationale for the day’s theme, and what you can expect on the day.
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‘Flu vaccine and the paediatrician
25 October 2018
In a guest blog anticipating the start of 'flu season, RCPCH immunisation experts, Professor Helen Bedford and Dr David Elliman share their thoughts on improving rates of vaccination among children, some misconceptions around the flu vaccination and the role of the paediatrician.