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Future Planning Model for Northern Ireland – Consultation response

The Department of Health have commenced a programme of work to develop a new Integrated Care System model to replace the existing commissioning processes in Northern Ireland (NI) once the regional Health and Social Care Board ceases to function. The consultation sought input on the associated draft ...

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In our three shows - RCPCH Podcasts, The Paeds Round and RCPCH &Us Podcasts - members, young volunteers and guests discuss all things paediatrics, from education and training to health policy and advocacy. Listen and subscribe to our shows on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you listen to...

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Mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector – consultation response

In December 2018, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector as part of the UK Government’s childhood obesity plan in England. As of August 2021 we've revised our position to acknowledge a lack of evidence to suppo...

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Reducing speed limit to 20mph on restricted roads, Wales - consultation response

In August 2021, we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation to propose to reduce the speed limit to 20mph on residential streets. We support this proposal as this will ensure that essential action will be taken to provide safer environments for children and young people to walk, play and tra...

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Climate change bill in Northern Ireland - consultation response

In August 2021, we responded to the Northern Ireland Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs call for evidence and views on the 2021 Climate Change Bill. We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that aim to mitigate climate change and improve outdoor air qual...

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Statutory Duty of Candour for Northern Ireland - consultation response

In August 2021, we responded to the Department of Health Northern Ireland's proposal for a statutory Duty of Candour and Being Open Framework. The RCPCH broadly welcomes an organisational Duty of Candour, but we believe that an additional, individual Duty would be cumbersome, duplicative, and dispro...

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DHSC draft data strategy for England - consultation response

In July 2021 we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s draft data strategy . While we welcome the draft strategy as far as it goes, we are concerned that it is incomplete.

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Epilepsy12 - national organisational audit and clinical audit - 2021

Epilepsy is the commonest significant neurological disorder affecting children and young people. Published in July 2021, these latest results from Epilepsy12 provide insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of paediatric epilepsy services i...

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Managing RSV and other respiratory viruses in 2021 - webinar recording

This free webinar, presented on 29 June 2021, was convened to support paediatricians and other child health professionals with managing bronchiolitis and other respiratory viruses this year. We looked at how to manage patient flow, ‘keeping patients safe and pathways open’, covered recognition, mana...

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RCPCH response to the coroner following the tragic death of Ella Adoo Kissi-Debrah

In June 2021 we were asked to respond to concerns raised by the coroner regarding the sad and untimely death of a nine-year-old girl in London, which was found to be contributed to by exposure to excessive air pollution.