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NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (England) - briefing

7 July 2023

Published on Friday 30 June 2023, this set out NHS England’s plans to address existing and future workforce challenges over a 15-year period. RCPCH responds.

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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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NHS Long Term Plan - A summary of child health proposals

We’re pleased to see infants, children and young people placed front and centre of the NHS Long Term Plan, published in January 2019. The Plan contains a number of measures which will, if implemented, make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of children and help to achieve our vision for t...

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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.

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Dr Andrew Long, Senior Member and Fellow Representative

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What do young people want in the NHS Long Term Plan?

Over 300 young people took part in workshops, events and activities to share their views on what would support their health and that of children and young people over the next 10 years. The full report from the consultation activity was shared with NHS England as part of the consultation in preparat...

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"Generation-defining decisions": two party conferences and a Long-Term Plan

23 October 2018

In his latest blog, Russell reflects on this year’s party conferences and the fight to prioritise child health.

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RCPCH responds to concerns over long awaited the health disparities white paper

30 September 2022

We have been made aware of concerning reports that the health disparities white paper is no longer due to be published. While the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed no such decision has been made, the publication date for this essential paper is still unknown.

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RCPCH responds to new study on long lasting symptoms in children with COVID-19

3 August 2021

Dr Liz Whittaker, RCPCH infectious diseases lead, responds to the study on long lasting symptoms in children with COVID-19, published on 3 August 2021.

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Long term, sustainable solution needed on pensions tax, says RCPCH

20 November 2019

Ministers and NHS leaders have signed off on an interim plan to address the pensions tax issue affecting doctors who take on extra hours.