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RCPCH calls for re-introduction of £20 a week universal credit uplift
6 October 2021
The £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit comes into effect on Wednesday 6 October 2021.
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RCPCH supports Obesity Health Alliance new healthy weight strategy
28 September 2021
RCPCH has joined fellow members of the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) and several health organisations in calling Government to take action to reverse the persistent rising levels of excess weight in the population.
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RCPCH comments on the Inequalities in Health Alliance's letter to the Prime Minister
15 September 2021
RCPCH has joined over 90 representatives of the Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) today in signing a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities.
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RCPCH statement in response to CMOs advice regarding offering COVID-19 vaccination to all 12-15 year olds
13 September 2021
RCPCH statement in response to the recommendation from the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) regarding offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all 12-15 year olds.
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COVID-19 vaccines for 12-15 year olds: advice from UK Chief Medical Officers - President’s blog
13 September 2021
Camilla writes to all members about the UK Chief Medical Officers’ advice to offer all 12-15 year olds in the UK the COVID-19 vaccination.
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RCPCH joins global call for emergency action to tackle climate change
6 September 2021
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has joined calls for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health.
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Mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector – consultation response
In December 2018, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector as part of the UK Government’s childhood obesity plan in England. As of August 2021 we've revised our position to acknowledge a lack of evidence to suppo...
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Access to healthcare for migrant and undocumented children - position statement
Charging for NHS services in the UK prevents and deters migrant children and their families from accessing healthcare, which has adverse effects on child health and the wider public health of the population. We oppose this legislation and set out here our key messages for health professionals and po...
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Reducing speed limit to 20mph on restricted roads, Wales - consultation response
In August 2021, we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation to propose to reduce the speed limit to 20mph on residential streets. We support this proposal as this will ensure that essential action will be taken to provide safer environments for children and young people to walk, play and tra...
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RCPCH response to JCVI update on 16-17-year-olds and COVID-19 vaccination
4 August 2021
Dr Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President, responds to the announcement from the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) that 16-17-year-olds are to be offered a first COVID-19 vaccine dose. JCVI advice for children aged 12-15-years-old regarding COVID-19 vaccination remains unchanged fro...