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RCPCH Response to Major Conditions Strategy Call for Evidence
In June 2023, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care call for evidence for the Major Conditions Strategy.
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Government responds to the Hewitt review
16 June 2023
On 14 June 2023 the Department of Health and Social Care responded to recommendations made in the Hewitt Review and the Health and Social Care Committee's report on autonomy and accountability in Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) in England.
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Scottish children’s doctors call for an outright ban on disposable e-cigarettes
RCPCH is urging the Scottish Government to implement an outright ban on disposable e-cigarette products due to their disproportionate use among children and young people and their detrimental impact on the environment.
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Children’s doctors call for an outright ban on disposable e-cigarettes
6 June 2023
Disposable e-cigarette products such as Elf bars, Geek bars and Lost Marys are now the top choice for children and young people.
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Policy briefing: Vaping in young people
Vapes, or e-cigarettes, are devices that enable users to inhale nicotine in vapour, generated by heating a liquid (e-liquid), rather than smoke. In the UK it is illegal to sell vapes to under 18s; however, data shows that the number of children and young people using vapes is rising. This briefing s...
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RCPCH responds to local child poverty statistics
5 June 2023
The End Child Poverty Coalition has published a new report which summarises the latest data on local child poverty after housing costs in the UK.
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RCPCH response to NHS Confederation and NHS Providers report on waiting times for children’s community services
1 June 2023
NHS Confederation and NHS Providers published a report which reveals a worrying and worsening picture of waiting times for children’s community health services.
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RCPCH responds to guidance on executive lead roles for children and young people within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
1 June 2023
In May 2023 NHS England published guidance that outlines the responsibilities of ICB executive leads for children and young people.
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RCPCH concerned by experiences of children with mental health needs being placed in general paediatric wards
30 May 2023
An interim report from the Healthcare Safety Investigations Branch (HSIB) into the experiences of children and young people with mental health needs being placed on general paediatric wards has highlighted the risks of placing children and young people in these environments, particularly for childre...
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RCPCH responds to Labour’s Health Mission
22 May 2023
Today (22 May) the Labour party published its mission for the NHS, laying out several proposed policies relating to child health and inequalities.