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      • Prevention of ill health
      • Strengthening community child health services
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      • Your wellbeing
    Repeated graphic of RCPCH dynamic child with leaf, on green background
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Help us shape our vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK

28 January 2020
Russell reflects on the last year since we launched Paediatrics 2040, and invites all UK members to get involved with the project by completing our new survey.
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Growing evidence linking indoor air pollution and respiratory problems in children

28 January 2020
A joint report by RCPCH and the Royal College of Physicians suggests we need to do more to improve the quality of our indoor air.
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The inside story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people

Children in the UK spend more and more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. We make re...
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Dr Nicola Jay, former Officer for Workforce Planning and Health Services

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Prisons report is shocking and appalling, says RCPCH

21 January 2020
Peter Clarke, the chief inspector of prisons, has called for a “major overhaul” of the policy of separating children in young offender institutions. We support this call and we condemn unacceptable practices such as solitary confinement and the use of restraints.
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Government must defend and protect rights of child refugees, says RCPCH

16 January 2020
Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on the Dubs amendment to protect child refugees from family separations.
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Privacy policy - CPD approval and RCPCH endorsement applications

Protecting the privacy and personal data of people who apply for the RCPCH endorsement and CPD (continuing professional development) approval service is highly important to us. The following explains how the RCPCH uses any information you give to us and the way we protect your privacy. This statemen...
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Increasing number of vacancies in vulnerable children and families lead roles across the UK

13 January 2020
Rising demand and workforce shortages are leading to vacancies in vulnerable children and families lead roles across the UK, according to research published today by RCPCH. The findings also reveal that many Trusts, Health Boards, and CCGs have yet to create roles for child deaths, Looked After Chil...
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RCPCH welcomes Northern Ireland Deal

10 January 2020
Dr Raymond Nethercott, Officer for Ireland at RCPCH welcomes the New Decade, New Approach deal and the political parties’ commitment to prioritising health.
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