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Scottish children still miss out on basic rights
28 February 2019
RCPCH's Officer for Scotland responds to new 'children in families with limited resources' data as one in five children in Scotland miss out on basic rights such as a warm winter coat and outdoor space
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RCPCH responds to Health Select Committee report
26 February 2019
The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report today about the first 1,000 days of life. Dr Max Davie, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, responds.
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RCPCH statement on relationship with formula milk companies
13 February 2019
RCPCH Council has made the decision to no longer accept any funding from formula milk companies.
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RCPCH responds to Health and Social Care Committee report on child obesity
29 May 2018
Prevention is key to reducing obesity, says RCPCH's Dr Max Davie, but those already obese must have the appropriate support available.
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The history of RCPCH Golf Day
25 May 2018
Golf was played on the Friday afternoon when the “weather was sunny and all that could be desired” at the Royal County Down Golf Club... A fascinating insight into the history of RCPCH Golf Day and the Ulster Cup.
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Important changes in how the RCPCH communicates with you
21 May 2018
As the new General Data Protection Regulations take effect, the rules on how the RCPCH communicates and handles data are changing. This provides a great opportunity to ensure you are receiving the information that is important to you.
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APPG obesity report finds 88% of obese stigmatised
15 May 2018
RCPCH President says 'prevention is much simpler than cure' and calls on government to prevent obese children becoming obese adults with a string of bold measures.
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School referrals for mental health treatment rise by a third
11 May 2018
RCPCH's Dr Max Davie responds to new figures from the NSPCC which reveal the number of referrals by schools seeking mental health treatment for pupils has risen by over a third in the last three years.