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Joint statement on care for people with serious illness during COVID-19

7 April 2020

Our President contributes to a joint statement by medical leaders, encouraging people to use the NHS in the usual way in the case of serious illness.

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Growing up overweight or obese can help to lock in health inequalities

6 April 2020

Growing up overweight or obese is a pervasive and—importantly—preventable disadvantage. It worsens physical and mental health and reduces social and economic success. It can trap people in a cycle of sedentary activity, overeating, and escalating weight. This leads to poor wellbeing and, ultimately,...

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COVID-19 - statement on delayed presentations

3 April 2020

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on concerns about delayed presentation among children with non-COVID related illness.

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Vital data on disability and additional learning needs is seriously lacking

25 March 2020

Once again, the State of Child Health report presents a comprehensive picture—and a sobering set of facts. But we must remember that we can only tell the story when we have the right data to do so.

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COVID-19 and training - a message from the VP for Training and Assessment

19 March 2020

"Life has changed, quite suddenly. Uncertainty feeds anxiety and I don’t think anybody can deny feeling overwhelmed at times by the COVID-19 pandemic." David reminds trainees that our priority as a College is to protect you, and notes that more detailed guidance is coming soon.

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We can’t be complacent in stubbing out smoking among young people

18 March 2020

The overall rates of smoking among UK adults and young people have declined in recent decades. Legislation around the consumption, sale and advertisement of cigarettes has become tighter, and wide-reaching public health campaigns have taken effect.

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Professional bodies’ response to government advice for pregnant women to reduce social contact

17 March 2020

Royal Colleges respond to new coronavirus guidance for pregnant women.

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We need to address staff shortages across the child health workforce

11 March 2020

Staff shortages are among the most high-profile issues facing the NHS today—a scarcity that is felt within the paediatrics workforce.

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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 take a public health approach to youth violence—it’s not just a criminal matter

9 March 2020

Knife crime gets a lot of attention in the UK press and we should take this worrying trend seriously. But we should also remember that it’s only part of the story. In reality, stab wounds make up a small proportion of the total hospital admissions attributed to violent incidents, and much of the med...