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RCPCH reacts to Welsh Government mental health response
4 July 2018
Mental health services at 'crisis point' says RCPCH Officer for Wales, 'and require urgent support.'
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RCPCH responds to Smoking in Pregnancy report
2 July 2018
The Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group, a coalition of health and maternity organisations, calls for bold Government action, amid concerns that new Government data will reveal that there has been no change in rates of smoking among pregnant women for over a year.
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RCPCH responds to the Scottish Government's Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan
2 July 2018
The Scottish Government have announced the publication of "A Healthier Future - Scotland's Diet & Healthy Weight Delivery Plan". The plan highlights their vision to improve public health outcomes across the nation, with a paediatric focus on halving childhood obesity by 2030.
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RCPCH President responds to publication of Government's obesity plan
24 June 2018
The plan is "extremely encouraging" says Prof Viner but more supported is needed for children who are already overweight or obese.
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RCPCH statement on Trump administration family separation policy
21 June 2018
RCPCH President Russell Viner comments on the disturbing practice of family separation in the US.
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RCPCH responds to calls for a ban on junk food adverts "on demand"
19 June 2018
Health campaigners are calling for the restrictions on junk food television advertising to be extended to on-demand services. New analysis from the OHA has found that children streaming their favourite shows online are inundated with adverts for unhealthy food and drinks. RCPCH respond to these call...
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RCPCH responds to the Government's long term plan for the NHS
18 June 2018
Theresa May has announced the Government's plans for the NHS in a speech covering issues including workforce, patient-focused care and childhood obesity.
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RCPCH responds to NHS funding announcement
18 June 2018
The Prime Minister has announced today that the NHS will receive additional funding after Brexit.
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Immigration cap on doctors and nurses to be lifted
15 June 2018
RCPCH President responds to the Government announcement by Home Secretary Sajid Javid that the immigration cap on doctors and nurses is to be lifted from today (Friday 15 June). This means that there will be no restriction on the numbers who can be employed in the NHS through the so-called tier 2 vi...
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RCPCH responds to new report on still birth and neonatal deaths
15 June 2018
RCPCH President Russell Viner respond to today's report by MBRRACE-UK, which aims to analyse data and evaluate improvements in healthcare for mothers and babies.