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RCPCH President confirmed as NHS Assembly member

28 March 2019

NHS Assembly has been announced to help deliver the NHS Long Term Plan in England, and the RCPCH President is "honoured and excited" to be supporting it.

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RCPCH responds to latest data on inequality

28 March 2019

The Department for Work and Pensions has published a report today on living standards on the UK based on household income measures for the 2017-18 financial year. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, responds.

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Vaccinations important and highly effective, says child health expert

27 March 2019

The RCPCH highly recommends vaccination and that anyone who has concerns or questions talk to their health visitor, practice nurse or general practitioner (GP).

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Uncertain times and the future of paediatrics

27 March 2019

With Brexit very much on his mind, Russell talks about how we strengthen our international links in Europe and beyond, and encourages members - of all levels - to get involved with our ambitious new project to influence our profession's future.

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Welsh Government move closer to physical punishment ban

25 March 2019

Wales has taken the next step towards protecting children’s’ rights by introducing legislation to end the physical punishment of children. RCPCH responds.

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The case for fluoridation to protect children’s oral health

20 March 2019

In a blog to mark World Oral Health Day today, RCPCH member Dr John Furness considers a simple and safe way to protect children from tooth decay – community water fluoridation.

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RCPCH responds to impact of social media on young people inquiry

18 March 2019

The APPG on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing call for more research and tighter social media regulation. RCPCH responds saying social media has benefits as well as threats and the full impact of some are still unknown, "that’s why inquiries that explore this unchartered te...

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Healthcare arrangements for children on the move and migrants

15 March 2019

In early 2019, we asked frontline professionals their views and experiences of NHS charging for children and pregnant women. The survey forms work we are undertaking to further understand the impacts of the charging regulations and wider migration policy changes in practice, and the results will con...

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Children being failed as Brexit looms large, reveals new report

12 March 2019

RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement responds to new report published by the Children's Rights Alliance for England, saying "Brexit is a complex and important priority; however, it should not mean that other issues get left on the shelf".

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Mental health proposals could “stop problems escalating” - RCPCH responds to Review of Access Standards

11 March 2019

NHS England has published a Clinical Review of NHS Access Standards. It contains proposals to speed up access to mental health services as well as revised measures for treatment in A&E.