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RCPCH responds to the Scottish Budget 2024-25
20 December 2023
The Scottish Government has published its Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025.
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Reflections on the RCPCH Genomics Programme
6 December 2023
Officer for Genomics Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie and Dr Lara Menzies look back on an active first year of the RCPCH Genomics programme.
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Announcing a new paediatric Multi-Source Feedback tool
30 November 2023
The General Medical Council has approved this new MSF tool for use as of Monday, 4 December 2023. This has been developed with and tested by paediatric doctors in training.
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RCPCH announces two new Trustees
29 November 2023
RCPCH is delighted to announce two new appointments to their Board of Trustees, Taona Makunganya (pictured left) and Dr Sunil Bhopal (pictured right).
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Report launches today on Type 1 diabetes in communities that experience marginalisation
8 November 2023
The Association for Young People’s Health - funded by the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit at RCPCH - reports on its project to understand the experiences of children, young people and families from groups that may be more likely to face marginalisation, on managing their Type 1 diabetes.
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Dr Helena Clements appointed RCPCH Officer for Climate Change
2 November 2023
The Officer for Climate Change is an exciting new role for RCPCH, and Helena will take up office for an initial period of two years.
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Children and young people fear Government no longer cares about climate change, says RCPCH report
19 October 2023
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a report detailing children and young people’s first-hand experiences and understanding of climate change, revealing a staggering rise in eco-anxiety among younger generations.
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From poverty to climate change - we want to 'shift the dial' on health inequalities
13 October 2023
Last year we launched our #ShiftTheDial campaign with a focus on poverty. Dr Helen Stewart, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement reflects on the past year and looks forward to our second phase of the programme launching next week.
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RCPCH responds to UK Government plans to authorise the use of x-rays in age assessments of children seeking refuge and asylum
14 September 2023
On 12 September 2023, the Government confirmed its plans to authorise the use of x-rays in the age assessment of children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.
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RCPCH President introduces our manifesto for the next UK General Election
7 September 2023
As we publish our manifesto for the next UK General Election, Dr Camilla Kingdon explains why this is a crucial opportunity to speak up for children’s health, and how members will be able to get involved.