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RCPCH responds to Patient Safety Commissioner’s recommendations on Martha’s Rule

3 November 2023

This week the Patient Safety Commissioner wrote to Health Secretary, Steve Barclay outlining her recommendations for Martha’s Rule.

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New tool for spotting deterioration in children released for roll out in England

3 November 2023

Paediatricians and other child health professionals based in England can now start transitioning towards using the new inpatient Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) chart which has been released by NHS England for use today.

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Dr Helena Clements appointed RCPCH Officer for Climate Change

2 November 2023

The Officer for Climate Change is an exciting new role for RCPCH, and Helena will take up office for an initial period of two years.

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New report from NHS Providers: Reducing health inequalities faced by children and young people

1 November 2023

NHS Providers have published a new report focusing on health inequalities faced by children and young people and how trusts play a key role in ensuring better health outcomes.

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The courage to pause - President's blog

20 October 2023

Reflecting on recent events, Camilla highlights the important role of the College in advocating ceaselessly for the universal protection of children, whoever and wherever they are. She invites you to take a quick poll on Physician Associates in paediatrics and introduces our new Climate Change and C...

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Paediatric virtual wards - position statement

Paediatric virtual wards can enable children with a range of acute health needs to be cared for at home, in a more familiar and comfortable environment. This could be particularly valuable for children with ongoing health needs or high care demand who may otherwise be in and out of hospital. There i...

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From poverty to climate change - we want to 'shift the dial' on health inequalities

13 October 2023

Last year we launched our #ShiftTheDial campaign with a focus on poverty. Dr Helen Stewart, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement reflects on the past year and looks forward to our second phase of the programme launching next week.

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RCPCH responds to Labour's announcement on NHS dentistry

6 October 2023

On Thursday 5 October, the Labour Party unveiled a plan for NHS Dentistry. The plan includes a pledge to introduce supervised toothbrushing in schools with a focus on the areas with the highest childhood tooth decay.

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RCPCH responds to Government’s plans for a smokefree generation

4 October 2023

Today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outlined his plans for a smokefree generation, including to raise the smoking age by one year every year.

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RCPCH responds to Government’s review of on 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods in England

3 October 2023

The Government has recently set out a strategy in which they will review the guidance on 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods in England. Reports now say that the Government is preparing to stop English councils from introducing new 20mph speed limits.