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Talking about civility and kindness

28 May 2024

This month, Dr Jess Morgan, Dinwoodie RCPCH Fellow, explores how the Thrive team has been raising the profile of civility and reflects on what this means for you.

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Welcoming new members and looking ahead - President’s update

24 May 2024

Steve reflects on the recent Membership Ceremony in Manchester where members, fellows, family and friends gathered to celebrate new paediatricians. There is also information on all the ways to get involved at the College and an update on the recently announced UK General Election.

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RCPCH responds to loss of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill

24 May 2024

It has been confirmed that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has not been included in ‘wash-up', the set of bills expedited through Parliament before the next general election.

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RCPCH responds to Public Health Agency ‘Statistical Profile of Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2022/23

24 May 2024

Public Health Agency released the latest Children’s Health in Northern Ireland Statistics for 2022/3 with continuing bleak figures being illustrated from the national measuring programme on weight of children; highlighting that childhood immunisation rates are falling in Northern Ireland; and demons...

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RCPCH responds to HSSIB’s recommendations for safer mental health environments on paediatric wards

24 May 2024

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published an independent report calling for improvements and changes in the design of paediatric wards to ensure they provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and young people with mental health needs.

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RCPCH responds to rise in whooping cough cases

22 May 2024

Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.

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20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies team up to improve child health outcomes in Wales

21 May 2024

The Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC) has written to the First Minister of Wales to ask how his government will improve child health and support the workforce that cares for them.

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One year on – update on the recovery of urgent and emergency care services in England

17 May 2024

NHS England have published a progress update on the recovery plan for urgent and emergency care services in England, and sent a letter to ICB Chairs and regional directors, aimed at supporting planning over the summer and improving system resilience ahead of winter.

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Announcing our new Registrar - President's update

10 May 2024

In his second ever President’s message, Steve welcomes RCPCH’s new Registrar. He also shares highlights from representing the College to the MPs on the Tobacco and Vapes Public Bill Committee, discusses the rise in whooping cough cases and introduces members to the new regular feature, What Does You...

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