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RCPCH responds to latest MMR data

30 August 2019

New data from Public Health England reveals 301 new measles cases between April and June 2019. RCPCH's immunisation expert responds.

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About the workforce snapshot survey, in partnership with GIRFT

This study provided an 'on the ground' picture of shortages and day-to-day realities of people working in child health. This was done by conducting a snapshot of the general paediatric and neonatal workforce on two days in September 2019. The aim was to empower members with their own data, allowing ...

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Back to school - a busy autumn ahead

28 August 2019

Feeling recharged from a summer holiday, Russell looks to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, as the College is working hard to ensure the new UK Government prioritises child health.

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Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s - our summary

In July 2019, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published their prevention green paper, building on the Secretary of State’s prevention vision that was announced in November 2018. The paper contains a number of proposals to tackle the causes of preventable ill health in the England. He...

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CCT and CESR holders: where are they now? - About our annual surveys

Each year, up until 2017, we surveyed paediatricians who had recently completed their specialist training, capturing information such as their location, grade and number of hours worked. This enabled us to understand the working patterns - and pressures - facing new consultants, and ensure we're pro...

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RCPCH responds to concerns about the impact of a no-deal exit from the European Union

22 August 2019

A number of health organisations have voiced their concerns about the potential impact of a no-deal exit from the European Union. We have said that patients should be at the heart of preparations in the lead up to October.

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Getting It Right First Time for the child health workforce

22 August 2019

The RCPCH is joining forces with Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT), to get a snapshot of the neonatal and general acute workforce on two given days in September.

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UK Neonatal Partnership Board

This is a forum for organisations leading on national maternity, neonatal and perinatal programmes of work, facilitating consistency in implementing services and initiatives that influence the care of babies and their families.

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UK Paediatric Epilepsy Programme Board

Brings together epilepsy experts from the NHS, academia, charitable organisations and other stakeholder groups to work together to provide a unified voice to ensure paediatric epilepsy sits high on the national agenda.

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RCPCH responds to Prime Minister's announcement on immunisation uptake

19 August 2019

The Prime Minister has today called for urgent action to boost the number of children and young people receiving life-saving vaccinations. This comes as it is revealed that the UK has lost its "measles-free" status with the WHO, three years after it had eliminated the virus.