Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to public health. Children’s health, development and wellbeing are profoundly affected, with exposure to air pollution the second leading risk factor for death in children under 5, both globally and in the UK. Air pollution disproportionately impact...
The Clean Air Fund Partnership team at RCPCH have prepared some 'deep dives' into specific air pollution topics - for those who already know the basics and are interested to learn more.
We need to get the basics right. Before talking about the 'tricky' topic of air pollution, remind yourself how best to engage with children and young people (CYP) and their families. We offer some tips, a report with CYP perceptions of air quality and links to resources.
This page provides an introduction to advocacy, outlines its relevance to the role of child health professionals, and suggests the first steps you might want to take on your journey towards using your voice as a child health advocate.
This page and our 'Clean air, healthy childhoods' policy report are for policy makers, NHS leaders and child health professionals. Clean air clinics, which are run by multidisciplinary teams, support families experiencing health problems linked to poor housing and pollution. They show what is possib...
This month, Dr Jess Morgan, Dinwoodie RCPCH Fellow, describes how the Thrive Paediatrics resource hub, launched earlier this month, has come about and how it can help you to improve the well-being and working lives of your colleagues.