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Equal Protection from Assault (Scotland) - consultation response

In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee consultation on the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill. We support the proposal to abolish the defence of reasonable chastisement.

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Twenty miles per hour speed limit in Scotland - consultation response

In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Parliament Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee consultation on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill. We support the proposed reduction in the default speed limit on most urban and residential streets in Scotland to 20mph.

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Workforce census: Focus on Wales (2019)

This report, published in May 2019, focuses on the Wales findings from the workforce census 2017, and makes five key Wales-specific recommendations.

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Rainbow Health Youth Supporters pack - LGBT+ health experiences

Young people from Central Bedfordshire Youth Voice worked with the RCPCH &Us team to explore Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) health experiences. Inspired by the NHS Rainbow Badge Initiative, the group contributed their views, ideas and recommendations for creating LGBT+ aware and acce...

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

RCPCH &Us

Patient experience

Equality, diversity and inclusion

LGBTQ+

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RCPCH Progress+ - what the domains mean to children and young people

Our booklet brings together voices, views, ideas and experiences from children, young people and their families on our paediatric training curriculum. As a trainee, you can use this to help inform and shape your service, practice and reflections.

Paediatric careers

Progress+

RCPCH &Us

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Being me - supporting children and young people

What keeps children in care happy, healthy and well? Care-experienced children and young people worked with RCPCH &Us to create these free resources, including 'health and wellbeing passports', a poster and games to help share who they are, how they are feeling and what support they would like - as ...

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

Looked after children

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Workforce census: Focus on SAS doctors (2019)

This report, published in May 2019, focuses on the findings about Specialty, Associate Specialist and Staff (SAS) grade doctors from the workforce census 2017, and makes four key recommendations for employers and workforce planners to support this group.

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Impact of social media and screen use on young people’s health – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee Inquiry on the impact of social media and screen use on young people’s health. We welcome the opportunity to respond to this inquiry as promoting both the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is a continued...

Health policy

Public health

Obesity

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Vaccinations for all – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Vaccinations for All inquiry.

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Energy drinks inquiry – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry into energy drinks. We welcome the increased scrutiny on food and beverages that have low or no nutritional or therapeutic value, contain potentially harmful ingredients and are heavily marketed to children and young people.