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RCPCH responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill
6 July 2021
RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon, responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill, which is the most substantive piece of health legislation for nearly a decade.
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Parliamentary Panel - how to get involved
Our Parliamentary Panel is open to members of all levels who are interested in contributing to our public affairs and campaigns work in Westminster.
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Briefings for parliamentarians
We regularly provide written briefings for MPs and Peers for debates or departmental question sessions. You can download them below.
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Submissions to parliamentary committees
We frequently submit written responses to Select Committee and other inquiries to assist with their work and scrutiny of Government. You can download these submissions below.
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A&Es see dramatic rise in number of young children – but it’s not COVID
25 June 2021
Emergency departments across the UK are seeing very high numbers of young children for this time of the year because of a rise in infections usually seen in the winter. Â RCPCH, RECM and RCGP are issuing advice for parents and carers concerned about fever in their child.
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RCPCH responds to Government announcement regarding junk food advertising
24 June 2021
Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie, responds to the Government’s announcement that it will ban junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV from 2023.
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Letter to the G7 from Presidents of all member country Paediatric societies
13 June 2021
Dr Camilla Kingdon co-signs a letter to the G7 with her international counterparts.
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RCPCH President calls on UK Government to reverse decision to cut ODA
7 June 2021
In anticipation of a potential amendment to the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill on Monday 7 June 2021, Dr Camilla Kingdon calls on UK Government to recommit to spending 0.7% of gross national income on overseas development assistance (ODA).
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Public affairs - how we influence
Ensuring decision-makers introduce the best public policy for children and young people is an important part of our work at RCPCH. Find out more about our approach to influencing and how we do it.
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RCPCH President responds to the Queen's Speech
11 May 2021
RCPCH President Dr Camilla Kingdon responds to the UK Government's legislative agenda for the next session of Parliament.