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RCPCH responds to the Government's 'prevention better than cure' announcement

5 November 2018

"We commend Government for their commitment" says Professor Russell Viner, but emphasises this will be difficult to achieve without a "significant expansion to the child health workforce".

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What about the emotional wellbeing of staff and patients? Planning for major incidents

1 November 2018

The threat of major incidents has increased anxiety among young people and emergency care health professionals. In this blog, we discuss the impact of major incidents on mental health and outline how health professionals can make sure they are prepared.

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Childhood antibiotics and antacids may be linked to heightened obesity risk

30 October 2018

RCPCH responds to new research which suggests these drugs may alter gut microbes associated with weight gain.

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RCPCH responds to latest obesity statistics for Scotland

30 October 2018

Community health and wellbeing must be at the 'heart' of local planning proposals to reverse childhood obesity says RCPCH's Dr Donald Macgregor

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Our vision for the NHS Long Term Plan - an NHS that plays a leading role in improving children and young people's health

The development of the NHS Long Term Plan provides an opportunity for NHS England to truly place the needs of children and young people at its heart. It is an historic opportunity to reset the social contract between the NHS and children and young people in England.

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The case for investing in children and young people's diabetes services

This information bundle on diabetes presents interventions to improve the quality of paediatric diabetes care and patient self-management through data collection, quality improvement measures, diabetes networks and investment in technology. This information was presented to NHS England to inform the...

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The case for investing in children and young people's epilepsy services

This information bundle on epilepsy presents interventions to ensure that children and young people with epilepsy receive high quality care and appropriate mental health support. This information was presented to NHS England to inform the development of their long term plan.

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The case for investing in early childhood interventions

This information bundle on early childhood presents interventions to ensure that all children have a healthy start in life and their parents are supported to do this. The interventions in early childhood aim to reduce the number of children who become ill or whose illness progresses unnecessarily du...

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RCPCH backs calls to put children at heart of Government spending

23 October 2018

As the Chancellor's budget approaches, over 100 organisations, including the RCPCH, come together to ask that he puts children at the heart of its spending decisions.

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"Generation-defining decisions": two party conferences and a Long-Term Plan

23 October 2018

In his latest blog, Russell reflects on this year’s party conferences and the fight to prioritise child health.