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RCPCH responds to latest data on vaccination uptake

18 September 2018

NHS Digital have released the childhood vaccination coverage statistics for 2017-18. Dr David Elliman looks at the possible factors that might be influencing uptake in routine vaccinations.

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RCPCH responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.

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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus

14 September 2018

The RCPCH responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.

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New reflective practice guidance published

12 September 2018

RCPCH President Professor Russell Viner reiterates the importance of reflective practice as "crucial for doctors".

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Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people

12 September 2018

The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades and has increased significantly across the whole of Britain in recent years, new research reveals.

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New RCPCH letter template to request time for College duties

11 September 2018

This template recognises the importance of undertaking extracurricular work for the wider benefit of paediatrics and child health, which the College believes to be an investment and directly beneficial to Trusts.

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Scottish children to be protected from physical punishment

7 September 2018

RCPCH Officer for Scotland "very much welcomes" the bill which is being published at Holyrood this week.

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Businessman donates £50,000 to help tackle indoor air pollution

6 September 2018

The charitable donation will help support the RCPCH, as part of a working group, to study the effects of indoor air pollution on child health and what can be done to combat it.

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New plan for 'healthier, wealthier Scotland' announced

5 September 2018

RCPCH's Officer for Scotland responds to First Minister's programme for Government, welcoming steps forward for mental health but raising concern over school curriculum.

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Medicines for Children shortlisted for a 2018 HSJ Award

4 September 2018

Our medicines information resource for parents and children is shortlisted for the “Optimisation of Medicines Management” category of the Health Service Journal Award, which celebrates healthcare excellence.