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By raising awareness of young carers, we can give them the support they need
10 March 2020
A few years ago, I got the chance to speak with young carers about their experiences. Together, we created superhero characters to explain some of the many things that they do—and some other things they would like to do. As the RCPCH’s children and young people’s engagement manager, I get to meet wi...
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We need to invest in better smoking cessation services for pregnant women
7 March 2020
A good start in life is critical for health—and this story begins before birth. The WHO states that monitoring maternal and child health during pregnancy is critical, and that smoking is one of the most important modifiable lifestyle choices during this period.
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New screen time research published - RCPCH responds
5 April 2019
RCPCH responds to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".
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Membership benefit for spring - volunteering opportunities
2 April 2019
Developing new skills, meeting new people, networking with like-minded colleagues, carrying out a sense of purpose... The benefits often outweigh the time given, which may be why more than 1,100 of you volunteer for the College. Whether it's representing your region or specialty on a committee, work...
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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government funding announcement
6 March 2019
The Scottish Government has today announced that more than £50 million is to be spent on improving access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers. Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.
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Few multivitamins contain recommended dose of Vitamin D, reveals new study
25 February 2019
RCPCH responds to new study, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, which reveals of the multivitamins surveyed, doses ranged from 0 to 800 IU.
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RCPCH responds to social media and screen time guidance from Chief Medical Officers
7 February 2019
The UK's Chief Medical Officers have issued guidance on children and young people's use of social media and screen time.
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Build screen time around family activities, not the other way round, parents told
4 January 2019
In a UK first, the RCPCH publishes new guidance to help parents manage their children’s screen time.
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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government's mental health announcement
19 December 2018
Scotland will recruit an additional 80 mental health professionals to work with children and young people, following a £4 million investment.
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Latest figures on Scottish inequalities published
12 December 2018
RCPCH Officer for Scotland responds, saying "the impact of inequality on child health should not be underestimated".