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Healthy Food Environment (Wales) – consultation response
In September 2022 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on Healthy Food Environment.
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Proposal to end the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 (Wales) – consultation response
In September 2022 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the proposal to end the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 in Wales.
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Children’s doctors upskill to help parents and children face growing poverty and inequalities
22 September 2022
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is today publishing a bank of resources that will help paediatricians to support families who come to their clinics and are suffering from the impact of poverty, low wealth, and inequalities.
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Statement regarding fitness to practice determinations
7 September 2022
The implications of recent MPTS determinations have highlighted issues about system pressures and responsibilities of individual clinicians in their professional practice.
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RCPCH publishes safeguarding guidance for children and young people under 18 accessing early medical abortion services
30 August 2022
Parliament made the decision to legislate to make permanent provision for the remote delivery of early medical abortion services in England and Wales, in line with the temporary arrangements introduced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RCPCH calls for increased financial support for families as cost-of-living rises
16 August 2022
Lower income families are now facing the most serious cost of living crisis in decades.
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RCPCH responds to BBC investigation on NHS dentistry shortage for children
9 August 2022
A recent BBC investigation has shown a severe NHS dentistry shortage in the UK.
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RCPCH responds to hidden community waitlists
2 August 2022
Data recently revealed by the Health Service Journal paints a stark picture of the current community health backlog.
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Child health inequalities and poverty
The influence of poverty on children’s health and wellbeing is undeniable. With insight from paediatricians, children and young people, we outline our position on health inequalities to Government, and provide paediatricians with tools and learning opportunities to make a difference.
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Mandatory calorie labelling in the out of home sector in Scotland - consultation response
In July 2022, the Scottish Government called for views on their proposals to introduce mandatory calorie labelling at the point of choice in the out of home sector. Thank you to all the members who shared their feedback on these proposals. Below is a short summary, with our full response available t...