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Statement on PHE disparities review and next steps

16 June 2020

A College statement welcoming the publication of stakeholder insights into the factors affecting the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and what needs to happen now.

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We've updated our Companion on the timing of blood investigations for fractures

16 June 2020

Changes have been made to our Child Protection Companion's chapter 9, ''Recognition of physical abuse' to accommodate suggested amendments by the British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group on the timing of blood investigations for fractures.

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RCPCH calls for extending access to free school meals this summer

16 June 2020

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) stands with footballer Marcus Rashford and his campaign to make the government think again on the provision of free school meal vouchers for children this summer.

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New Child Protection Portal: a brilliant resource for a sad subject

16 June 2020

It is with some sadness that I can announce that the College’s excellent resources on child protection are now available in a bespoke website.

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COVID-19 - message from the President, 12 June 2020

12 June 2020

It's week 16 in our new hyper-reality and it's again been a pretty complex period. In this week's address to members, Russell highlights new College statements on BAME inequalities, shielding and supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people, as well as our continued focus on restarting services.

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RCPCH publishes commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people

12 June 2020

To mark Pride month in the UK, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a set of commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people - principle statement

The purpose of this principle statement is to: 1. Outline our position on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to eliminate discrimination and stigma 2. Understand the needs of LGBTQ+ children and young people 3. Support health professionals in their role of providing support to LGBTQ+ children and young ...

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RCPCH releases guidance for clinicians on shielding children and young people

10 June 2020

This updated RCPCH advice for clinicians is provided to help members in their discussions with children and young people who are shielding across the UK and their families.

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RCPCH publishes a statement of solidarity and support for BAME colleagues and communities

10 June 2020

The RCPCH stands by its members to continue to address the structural inequalities that affect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues and children and young people from those communities.

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COVID-19 - message from the President, 5 June

5 June 2020

It's been a sobering week, and in this message to members, Russell affirms the College's solidarity with BAME colleagues, particularly at this time. He also reports from yesterday's Council and AGM meetings where we discussed COVID-19 and our principles for recovery, among other important subjects.