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Jo has emailed members to introduce our new action plan for equality, diversity and inclusion, which begins with increasing representation in our voluntary roles.

Our President Professor Russell Viner responds to reports that the government will introduce a comprehensive obesity plan.

We respond to the government's announcement of this year's flu vaccination programme, which includes Year 7 for the first time.

The UK must prepare now for a potential new wave of coronavirus infections this winter that could be more serious than the first, says a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Responding to 'Preparing for a challenging winter', the RCPCH made the following statement on vaccinations and pro...

We respond to plans from the Welsh government to re-open schools in September.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave a summer statement setting out the measures the Government will be taking to protect the economy in light of COVID-19. Professor Russell Viner, President of RCPCH, responds.

The Government today released guidance for the full reopening of schools in England. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, comments.

The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People launched this report, saying, "We are delivering yesterday's services for today's children".

According to an observational study of more than 4,500 children in the United States, which is published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal today, limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day and having sufficient sleep and physical activity are associated with improve...

The Government has announced a new programme to develop local solutions to childhood obesity that can be shared across the country. RCPCH President Professor Russell Viner responds to the news.