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More action needed to protect children from air pollution say children’s doctors

19 September 2024

As part of their updated position statement, RCPCH is calling for stronger action from the UK government to protect children from the health harms of air pollution.

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Paediatricians concerned by yet another annual decline in childhood vaccination coverage

17 September 2024

NHS Digital data shows coverage decreased for all 14 standard childhood vaccinations reported in 2023-24.

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Forging ahead - President's update

13 September 2024

We may be young as a Royal College, but with more than 23,000 members globally, we are achieving so much together. Steve is pleased to see our concerns reflected in this week's Darzi review into the NHS in England, which were detailed in our own 'blueprint'.

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Safety for all – reflections on how we could help our members

13 September 2024

How can we make sure safety for all is core to our work with children, young people and their families? Dr Emma Vittery, new QI Fellow at RCPCH, highlights our expert resources and invites members to join our future QI Community.

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RCPCH responds to Darzi Review

12 September 2024

Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.

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RCPCH statement on Thirlwall Inquiry

10 September 2024

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.

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Three quarters of paediatricians already seeing children negatively impacted by long waits for health services as professional body publishes blueprint to transform care 

5 September 2024

RCPCH publishes From left behind to leading the way: a blueprint for transforming child health services in England.

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government’s ‘Programme for Government’

5 September 2024

The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.

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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change publishes report on a just energy transition for health

4 September 2024

This evidence-based policy report was produced in collaboration with RCPCH and other leading health organisations.

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So long to summer and hello to autumn – President’s update

30 August 2024

It's the start of a busy season for paediatricians in the northern hemisphere. Steve highlights what to look out for in September, such as our blueprint for child health services, welcomes new paediatric trainees and shares our recent resources on climate change and medicine safety.