Health policy

RCPCH's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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.

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

This is an exciting and highly rewarding role in our small, friendly Health Policy team. You will work with academics, paediatricians and other child health professionals and make a substantive contribution to ensuring the RCPCH continues to lead the way in children’s health.

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.

The RCPCH runs regular free parliamentary trainings for members. These full day sessions offer an excellent chance to learn the tips, tricks and techniques needed to effectively influence political decision-makers.

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

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.

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.

In his August blog, Russell considers the implications of increasing workforce pressures and unveils exciting plans for a new College programme examining "the future paediatrician".