Child/young person

News

ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

RCPCH's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

News

RCPCH responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.

News

Cannabis-derived medicinal products to be legally prescribed

27 July 2018

RCPCH Registrar, Dr Mike Linney, says the decision will 'come as a relief for some'. He warns parents in the meantime to not give children unlicensed cannabinoid oil products.

Resource

Epilepsy Passport evaluation (2018)

Two years after its launch, we carried out an evaluation to understand how healthcare professionals, children and young people and their families use the Epilepsy Passport. This tells us which aspects of the Passport have been successful and which need improvement.

Neurology

Epilepsy

Research

News

RCPCH responds to HPV extension

18 July 2018

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have released a statement today to advise that the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccination should be extended to adolescent boys at the same age as girls.

News

RCPCH responds to Ofsted's 'Obesity, healthy eating and physical activity' report

18 July 2018

Ofsted have released a new report today regarding the role that schools have in tackling the childhood obesity crisis.

Resource

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) - parents and carers reports

Our summary booklets for parents and carers include findings from our national reports. You'll find useful information about the key healthcare checks that your child should receive and important information about clinic outcomes.

Intensive care medicine

Resource

Epilepsy Passport

This downloadable paper record gives essential up-to-date information about a child or young person’s epilepsy. This includes their emergency care plan, medication history and key professional contacts.

Neurology

Epilepsy

Resource

RCPCH &Us promotional materials

RCPCH &Us works with children, young people and families across the UK to improve child health. Our postcards and poster help us reach more families and child health professionals, so together we can make a difference.

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

RCPCH &Us

Resource

State of Child Health &Us 2018: Views from the RCPCH &Us network

This special report brings together views of children, young people and families looking at key themes from our flagship report. These include poverty, mental health, communication, PSHE (personal, social and health education), LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) and children’s rights.

Community services

Social care

Health policy

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

RCPCH &Us

Quality improvement

LGBTQ+