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Protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Scotland - consultation response
In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government consultation on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill. We welcome commitments to strengthen the existing legislative framework for the protection of women and girls from FGM, a form of gender based violence.
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Public health prescribed activity - consultation response
In 2018 we responded to a call for evidence by the Department of Health and Social Care into local authority prescribed activity.
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RCPCH Prevention vision for child health
The RCPCH welcomes the Government’s intention to develop a Green Paper on Prevention and looks forward to supporting its development. We hope that our priorities and policy recommendations for prevention, published in June 2019, will be fully incorporated into the upcoming Green Paper.
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RCPCH submission to the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR)
Read the submission RCPCH made to the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review.
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Restraint and restrictive intervention – consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Department of Health & Social Care’s consultation on their draft guidance for reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention for children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and mental health needs. We welcome the aim to eliminate the inappr...
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Review of Quality and Outcomes Frameworks (QOFs) in England – consultation response
We responded to NHS England in 2018 welcoming the opportunity for improving the QOF and describing its potential to improve the quality of care for children and young people.
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Submission to the United Nations on children's rights
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UN Committee) will be assessing how well the UK is implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 2022. As part of the process, RCPCH members, children and young people have supported the submission sharing ar...
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Tackling health inequalities - consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Labour Party National Forum’s call for advice on reducing health inequalities across the UK.
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The Future Doctor: Call for Evidence - consultation response
In September 2019 we responded to a call for evidence from Health Education England on The Future Doctor – What do the NHS, patients and the public require from 21st-century doctors?
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The Future of General Practice – consultation response
We responded to a questionnaire the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) issued in 2018 to make the case for integration between primary care and the child health service.