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Top paediatricians and child health professionals recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
15 June 2024
On 15 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2024.
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Health leaders issue urgent advice as cases of whooping cough rise
7 June 2024
A joint press release from RCPCH, RCGP, RCOG and RCM.
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RCPCH responds to latest child and infant mortality data in England and Wales
6 June 2024
Recent ONS data shows the devastating impacts of poverty and deprivation on children's life chances.
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RCPCH responds to loss of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill
24 May 2024
It has been confirmed that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has not been included in ‘wash-up', the set of bills expedited through Parliament before the next general election.
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RCPCH responds to Public Health Agency ‘Statistical Profile of Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2022/23
24 May 2024
Public Health Agency released the latest Children’s Health in Northern Ireland Statistics for 2022/3 with continuing bleak figures being illustrated from the national measuring programme on weight of children; highlighting that childhood immunisation rates are falling in Northern Ireland; and demons...
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RCPCH responds to HSSIB’s recommendations for safer mental health environments on paediatric wards
24 May 2024
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published an independent report calling for improvements and changes in the design of paediatric wards to ensure they provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and young people with mental health needs.
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RCPCH responds to rise in whooping cough cases
22 May 2024
Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.
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20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies team up to improve child health outcomes in Wales
21 May 2024
The Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC) has written to the First Minister of Wales to ask how his government will improve child health and support the workforce that cares for them.
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Dr Jan Dudley elected as RCPCH Registrar
9 May 2024
RCPCH is pleased to announce Dr Jan Dudley as new College Registrar.
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RCPCH responds to NHS latest measures to improve working conditions for doctors
29 April 2024
NHS England has pledged to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.