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RCPCH responds to latest NHS Digital mental health stats

22 November 2018

Statistics released today by NHS Digital reveal that one in eight children between the ages of five and 19, surveyed in England in 2017, had a mental health disorder. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH responds.

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Number of young people with Type 2 diabetes reaches 6,836

22 November 2018

RCPCH President responds to new data reported by Diabetes UK saying it emphasises the need to act.

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RCPCH responds to RCOG obesity management recommendations

22 November 2018

New recommendations on obesity management before, during and after pregnancy have been released today by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). Dr Max Davie, Officer for Health Promotion, responds.

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The experiences that have shaped me as a junior doctor

21 November 2018

In spring 2017, Sara O'Rourke was a medical student working at the Children's Hospital in Manchester. Then came the suicide bombing on the Manchester Arena. She wrote about the experience and the 'powerful cohesion' she found among the health professionals attending to patients. Here she reflects on...

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RCPCH responds to ASH 'smokefree generation' report

20 November 2018

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has today launched a new report calling for action to address smoking closer to where people live. Dr Max Davie responds.

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Families bombarded with sugary promotions during weekly shop

17 November 2018

RCPCH President says the OHA analysis 'comes at an important time' as the Government prepares to consult on the issue, but warns weight management services are needed to help children already obese get back to a healthy weight.

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Balancing family life with training: how it worked for me

16 November 2018

Raj Kainth explains why he started working less than full time to spend more time with his family, and how it has made him a better doctor.

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Supporting the challenges we all face in our career: how mentoring can help

15 November 2018

Matt Driver, Lead faculty for RCPCH mentoring skills courses and peer support webinars, explores the role of skilled, trained mentors in supporting doctors throughout their careers.

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I'll get by with a little help from my friends - reflections from a general paediatrician

15 November 2018

When recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking. He reflected that after seven years of practicing in this niche, it's easy to forget how and why he originally chose to go down this route. Here are a few of his ...

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Ban sale of energy drinks to under 16's says UK’s top children’s doctor

15 November 2018

Professor Russell Viner has today urged the Government to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, and calls for "regulation and education" to protect against the hidden dangers to health from energy drinks.