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GDPR: What has changed?

9 August 2018

In the first of a new series of blogs advising RCPCH members how to be compliant with GDPR, our Information Governance Manager, Adele Picken, looks at some key changes implemented at the College, including a new member representative role on our Data Protection Committee.

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RCPCH responds to the Scottish Government's suicide prevention plan

9 August 2018

Scotland's Mental Health Minister, Clare Haughey, today announced the country's new suicide prevention plan. Dr Donald Macgregor of the RCPCH responds to this announcement.

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UK’s most vulnerable children at risk of ‘falling through gaps’ say children’s doctors

31 July 2018

The RCPCH launch the ‘CCT Class of 2016 – Where are they now?’ report, which reveals that just 9.6% of newly trained paediatricians took up a consultant post in community child health, raising concerns for child health.

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A rush of big changes in health: reflections from month five as President

30 July 2018

In his new presidential blog, Russell considers the huge updates in the health world across the UK, and how we can engage with Government to help ensure children and young people remain a priority in the NHS.

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Cannabis-derived medicinal products to be legally prescribed

27 July 2018

RCPCH Registrar, Dr Mike Linney, says the decision will 'come as a relief for some'. He warns parents in the meantime to not give children unlicensed cannabinoid oil products.

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RCPCH reacts to Government's mental health green paper response

25 July 2018

RCPCH's Officer for Health Promotion, Dr Max Davie, reacts to the Government's response to Children and Young Person's Mental Health Green Paper, saying they have "missed an opportunity with their response".

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RCPCH responds to rollout of HPV for boys

24 July 2018

The Government has announced that adolescent boys will be offered the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to protect them from cancer.

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Severe obesity in ten to eleven year olds reaches record high

24 July 2018

RCPCH responds to 'shocking' new obesity statistics, published today by Public Health England (PHE).

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Focus magazine for members - summer 2018

24 July 2018

Read about the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit, RCPCH Progress - the new paediatric curriculum, standards for emergency care and much more...

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RCPCH responds to draft guidance on relationships and health education in schools

19 July 2018

Draft guidance published today by the Department of Education aims to make sure that education prepares young people for life in the modern world. Dr Max Davie, Officer for Health Promotion, responds.

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