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RCPCH responds to Darzi Review
12 September 2024
Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.
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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government’s ‘Programme for Government’
5 September 2024
The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.
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King’s Speech: RCPCH hopeful that new Government can prioritise health and wellbeing of children
17 July 2024
RCPCH is encouraged to see a number of child health focused policies in King’s Speech.
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RCPCH responds to JRF’s hardship on primary schools and primary and community healthcare report
18 June 2024
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published research exploring what impact rising hardship is having in classrooms and primary and community healthcare settings across Britain.
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RCPCH responds to Public Health Agency ‘Statistical Profile of Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2022/23
24 May 2024
Public Health Agency released the latest Children’s Health in Northern Ireland Statistics for 2022/3 with continuing bleak figures being illustrated from the national measuring programme on weight of children; highlighting that childhood immunisation rates are falling in Northern Ireland; and demons...
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RCPCH and partners launch new report on Good Food for Children
16 January 2024
Alongside a coalition of leaders in public health, the College has collaborated on a report exploring simple steps to extend existing Government programmes on childhood nutrition.
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RCPCH responds to the Scottish Budget 2024-25
20 December 2023
The Scottish Government has published its Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025.
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Feed me now, Seymour
14 December 2023
Whether it's rating the best mince pie, talking about creative ads or comparing family traditions, the Christmas season is here. But, says Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, what are our national priorities when it comes to food security?
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RCPCH Wales responds to Welsh Government’s decision not to extend school meals during holidays
17 November 2023
The Welsh Government has outlined their decision in an impact assessment document.
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RCPCH Scotland responds to the Programme for Government 2023-24
6 September 2023
The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.