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Incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law - consultation response

In August 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government Children’s Rights: Consultation on incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into our domestic law in Scotland.

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

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Public health prescribed activity - consultation response

In 2018 we responded to a call for evidence by the Department of Health and Social Care into local authority prescribed activity.

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Tackling health inequalities - consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Labour Party National Forum’s call for advice on reducing health inequalities across the UK.

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

Poverty

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Healthy early years - consultation response

In 2018 the RCPCH responded to the London Assembly Health Committee call for evidence on healthy early years. While the RCPCH welcomes this increased focused and scrutiny on the early years, it is important to also recognise the need for a life course approach as there are many opportunities through...

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Transforming children and young people's mental health provision: inquiry - consultation response

In January 2018 the RCPCH responded to the Health and Education select committee’s request for an inquiry into this green paper. We had five key points on the scope and implementation of the proposals: supporting mental health care for all children; prevention and early intervention; building on wha...

Mental health

Public health

Health inequalities

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Transforming children and young people's mental health provision: green paper - consultation response

In February 2018 the RCPCH responded to this green paper by the Department for Health and the Department for Education. While we support the paper's ambition, we do not believe it is sufficiently ambitious to achieve the goals we outlined in our State of Child Health report. The green paper also mis...

Mental health

Health policy

Health inequalities

Wellbeing for children and young people

Looked after children

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Child sexual assault pathway for Scotland- consultation response

In August 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on its Clinical Pathway for Children and young People who have disclosed sexual abuse.

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NHS pensions and UK tax legislation - summary

The College notes that tackling the issue of pension taxation is one of many steps required to alleviate growing workforce pressures within the NHS. This page sets out a short summary of the pension tax legislation and signposts to further resources.

Workforce

Pensions

Landing page

Journals

We partner with The BMJ on two leading, peer-reviewed scientific publications focused on child health in the UK and around the world: Archives of Disease in Childhood and BMJ Paediatrics Open.

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APPG Obesity Inquiry - consultation response

In 2018 the RCPCH responded to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Obesity inquiry, noting that the obesity represents one of the greatest threats to children and young people and to the future of the nation.

Health policy

Public health

Obesity

Wellbeing for children and young people