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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 submission of evidence to independent investigation of NHS performance
In August 2024, we submitted evidence to Lord Darzi's independent investigation of the NHS. The review has a focus on assessing patient access to healthcare, the quality of healthcare being provided and the overall performance of the health system.
The review team requested that evidence submiss...
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RCPCH statement on Thirlwall Inquiry
10 September 2024
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.
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Three quarters of paediatricians already seeing children negatively impacted by long waits for health services as professional body publishes blueprint to transform care
5 September 2024
RCPCH publishes From left behind to leading the way: a blueprint for transforming child health services in England.
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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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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change publishes report on a just energy transition for health
4 September 2024
This evidence-based policy report was produced in collaboration with RCPCH and other leading health organisations.
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From hot days to healthier futures - tackling air pollution for child health
28 August 2024
After a day with the RCPCH Clean Air team in rural Nottinghamshire, Dr Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change, shares her insights on advocating for cleaner air and driving policy change at local, regional, and national levels to protect children’s health.
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RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update
16 August 2024
As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...
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Paediatricians call for fund to help lower-income families attend healthcare appointments
8 August 2024
Families have reported missing paediatric appointments because of the financial cost associated with attending one, which averages at £35 per visit.
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Universal in spirit - President's update
6 August 2024
Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...