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COVID-19
We continue to monitor and produce resources around this public health challenge - looking at the impacts on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. Explore our guidance on paediatric services, staffing and rotas, education and training and for parents, as well a...
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Professor Russell Viner responds to COVID-19 update from CMO and CSO
21 September 2020
Russell comments on today's press conference by Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific Officer.
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How can we eliminate child food insecurity in the UK?
21 September 2020
1.7 million UK children live in a household that does not have access to sufficient food to make up a healthy diet. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, this number is expected to rise.
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Reflections on my early experiences in paediatrics
13 September 2020
Dr Jessica Laidlaw shares stories from her academic and early professional career—and what encouraged her to #ChoosePaediatrics.
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How can we encourage better sleep for children and young people?
5 September 2020
Sleep is essential for physical and mental development in children and young people. But the growing body of sleep science is yet to fully make its way into medical training and the national curriculum.
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RCPCH publishes statement on mental health
1 September 2020
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a statement on the role of paediatricians in supporting children and young people’s mental health in the wake of the pandemic.
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RCPCH publishes statement on vaccinations
24 August 2020
With a challenging winter ahead, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a set of recommendations on routine immunisations.
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Why is the UK falling short of immunisation targets?
24 August 2020
Childhood vaccinations are among the most effective ways of preventing infectious diseases. Yet across all routine vaccinations, coverage is declining.
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Vaccination in the UK - position statement
Vaccination is proven to be a highly effective intervention to prevent disease, and in the UK vaccines are routinely offered against 18 infections in childhood and adolescence, resulting in a substantial saving in morbidity and mortality. We provide key facts and considerations, our recommendations ...
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RCPCH responds to abolition of Public Health England
20 August 2020
Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie, writes about the sudden shake-up of England's public health system.