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RCPCH President responds to publication of Government's obesity plan
24 June 2018
The plan is "extremely encouraging" says Prof Viner but more supported is needed for children who are already overweight or obese.
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Scotland eBulletin - June 2018
20 June 2018
Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland.
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RCPCH responds to calls for a ban on junk food adverts "on demand"
19 June 2018
Health campaigners are calling for the restrictions on junk food television advertising to be extended to on-demand services. New analysis from the OHA has found that children streaming their favourite shows online are inundated with adverts for unhealthy food and drinks. RCPCH respond to these call...
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RCPCH President issues warning to MPs about the harmful effects of energy drinks
12 June 2018
Today Professor Russell Viner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, gave evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on the impact of energy drinks on children and young people. Professor Viner warned MPs that the caffeine and sugar content in energy ...
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More expertise needed to safeguard children’s urgent and emergency care services, say doctors
4 June 2018
New standards for emergency care settings highlight the need to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services.