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Scottish children still miss out on basic rights

28 February 2019

RCPCH's Officer for Scotland responds to new 'children in families with limited resources' data as one in five children in Scotland miss out on basic rights such as a warm winter coat and outdoor space

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RCPCH responds to OHA calls to protect children from all junk food advertising

28 February 2019

A new survey by the Obesity Health Alliance has revealed clear support among the UK public for far-reaching restrictions on junk food adverts, coinciding with the publication of a new position statement from the Alliance. Dr Max Davie, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, responds.

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Scotland eBulletin - February 2019

27 February 2019

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

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Young people's experiences of health transition

We asked young people about their experiences of the health transition process. They highlighted where services have worked well to support them and their wishes for the future - to recognise individual needs, get support on mental health and much more.... This page brings together young people's vi...

Adolescent health

Transition to adult

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RCPCH responds to Health Select Committee report

26 February 2019

The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report today about the first 1,000 days of life. Dr Max Davie, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, responds.

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Few multivitamins contain recommended dose of Vitamin D, reveals new study

25 February 2019

RCPCH responds to new study, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, which reveals of the multivitamins surveyed, doses ranged from 0 to 800 IU.

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Little improvement on reducing avoidable child deaths, new data shows

22 February 2019

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today published 2017 data on avoidable deaths.

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Considering paediatrics at home and abroad

22 February 2019

Welcome to Russell's latest blog, reflecting on a busy month of travel, meetings and new faces at the College!

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CPD Diary - about and frequently asked questions

Your CPD Diary is in RCPCH ePortfolio, and on the risr/advance platform (formerly Kaizen). It's a lifelong platform for paediatricians, from training and throughout your working life. This page has FAQs and user guidance on how CPD Diary works.

Continuing professional development

Revalidation

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“UK is lagging behind” – RCPCH responds to Nuffield Trust report

20 February 2019

The Nuffield Trust and the Association for Young People's Health have today published the first ever international comparison of young people's health measures over time, comparing the UK to 18 other high-income countries. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, responds.