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Professional bodies’ response to government advice for pregnant women to reduce social contact

17 March 2020

Royal Colleges respond to new coronavirus guidance for pregnant women.

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We need to take a public health approach to youth violence—it’s not just a criminal matter

9 March 2020

Knife crime gets a lot of attention in the UK press and we should take this worrying trend seriously. But we should also remember that it’s only part of the story. In reality, stab wounds make up a small proportion of the total hospital admissions attributed to violent incidents, and much of the med...

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Growing evidence linking indoor air pollution and respiratory problems in children

28 January 2020

A joint report by RCPCH and the Royal College of Physicians suggests we need to do more to improve the quality of our indoor air.

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Government must defend and protect rights of child refugees, says RCPCH

16 January 2020

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on the Dubs amendment to protect child refugees from family separations.

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RCPCH welcomes Northern Ireland Deal

10 January 2020

Dr Raymond Nethercott, Officer for Ireland at RCPCH welcomes the New Decade, New Approach deal and the political parties’ commitment to prioritising health.

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The political landscape has shifted: Time now for action on health commitments

18 December 2019

Our President Russell Viner reflects on last week’s UK General Election result and shares some early thoughts about what it means for the NHS, our members, and children and young people.

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Our manifesto for the next UK government (2019) - view from the President

13 November 2019

With the UK general election on the horizon, we have an opportunity to make our case, explains Russell, for urgent action on the challenges facing both our workforce and the children and young people we support.

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HFSS advertising aimed at children on Broadcast Media - consultation response

In 2018 the RCPCH replied to an open call for evidence on food advertising aimed at children from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP).

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The Future Doctor: Call for Evidence - consultation response

In September 2019 we responded to a call for evidence from Health Education England on The Future Doctor – What do the NHS, patients and the public require from 21st-century doctors?

Health policy

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

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Service design

Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Facing the Future - care outside the hospital

Facing the Future - emergency care

Facing the Future - ongoing heath needs

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Workforce

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