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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.

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"Never defensible": RCPCH responds to Welsh Government research on smacking

11 July 2018

Dr Shabeena Webster responds to new Welsh Government research which examines parental attitudes to smacking children.

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Breastfeeding rates increase when financial incentives given, finds new study

14 December 2017

Results of a study which saw breastfeeding rates rise when new mums were given vouchers, have today been published.

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RCPCH responds to NHS England’s 10-point plan for resident doctors

3 September 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have responded to NHS England’s publication of a 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.

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RCPCH responds to King’s Fund briefing on Child Health

10 April 2025

The King’s Fund outlines ten recommendations to guide the government in improving children's health and well-being.

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Our voices: My condition &... going beyond the clinical

5 June 2024

RCPCH &Us Podcasts is created by young volunteers with RCPCH &Us and focuses on the vibrancy and multi-dimensional nature of children and young people. The episode highlights the need for healthcare and education professionals to see beyond children and young people’s conditions when working with th...

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RCPCH responds to air quality alerts for London healthcare professionals

29 February 2024

The Mayor of London has announced the introduction of air quality alerts for health professionals in London, following a commitment to do so made at an Air Quality and Health Summit in 2022.

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RCPCH contributes to report on Integrated Care Systems and babies, children and young people

31 January 2024

RCPCH has contributed to a new report led by the Children & Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group, which looks at the extent to which the needs of babies, children and young people are reflected in Integrated Care System’s strategic plans in England.

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RCPCH responds to the UNCRC Scotland Act 2024

19 January 2024

On 16 January 2024, royal assent was granted for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill making it now an Act.

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Patient safety podcast 1 - How can we build a culture of safety in paediatric healthcare?

10 January 2024

Doctors should 'First, do no harm', but harm is occurring in our healthcare settings. In this series, we speak with leaders in the field on challenging and thought-provoking issues around keeping our children safe in healthcare settings. This first episode features Dr Peter Lachman on patient safety...