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This year we're proud to present three prizes that recognise medical research in paediatrics. They close later this week - so get your application in soon!

In April this year, the Welsh Government published a report produced by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives, reviewing maternity services at Cwm Taf Health Board.

RSPH say banning junk food ads, building parks and transforming active travel are key to success. RCPCH's Dr Max Davie responds.

The RCPCH welcomes the CMO's updated physical activity guidelines and says "the key to longevity and success is embedding healthy habits into life early and making them part of a routine".

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.

New data from Public Health England reveals 301 new measles cases between April and June 2019. RCPCH's immunisation expert responds.

Yesterday the Prime Minister pledged an additional one-off £1.8 billion for the NHS in England. Some of this funding is due to be allocated to children and young people's services but there remains a significant amount to do to help an NHS that is under serious pressure across the country.

The move by Public Health England could prevent over 100,000 cancers. The RCPCH's Immunisation Expert responds.

The measure forms part of a range of recommendations made by RCPCH as part of our ambitious “Prevention Vision”. The amount of free sugar in baby food should be reduced and the Government should place a “moratorium” on public health funding cuts, according to bold recommendations outlined today by l...

We believe that child health research should be embedded as part of every paediatrician’s training, and throughout their careers. If you’re a consultant, SAS doctor or CCT holder, we invite you to complete our 2019 Participation in Child Health Research survey and tell us how we can support you in c...