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Government responds to Science and Tech Committee report on social media impact

23 May 2019

The RCPCH welcomes the Government's commitment to protect children online but, to inform future policy and public advice, says it must go further to ensure researchers have access to high quality data.

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Protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Scotland - consultation response

In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government consultation on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill. We welcome commitments to strengthen the existing legislative framework for the protection of women and girls from FGM, a form of gender based violence.

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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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Climate change and air pollution update

13 May 2019

The RCPCH shares the concerns of its members about the damaging effects of climate change, and in particular air pollution, on child health.

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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...

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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.

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Childhood Obesity Inquiry – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee Childhood obesity inquiry. We welcome the continued emphasis and scrutiny on childhood obesity and recommend further coordinated and innovative action.