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Paediatricians call for an end to unjust and dangerous smacking laws
17 April 2024
Children’s doctors in England and Northern Ireland are calling for equal protection for children and young people against physical assault, such as smacking, hitting, and slapping.
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Children's doctors raise alarm on ‘out of control’ paediatric waits in Northern Ireland
15 April 2024
Between June 2016 and June 2023 Northen Ireland saw an increase of 172.6% in paediatric outpatient waiting lists.
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RCPCH calls on MPs to support Tobacco and Vapes Bill
15 April 2024
RCPCH is urging MPs to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as debate set to begin on the government's legislative proposals in the House of Commons.
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RCPCH responds to publication of the final report from the Cass Review
10 April 2024
On Wednesday 10 April 2024, Dr Hilary Cass published the final recommendations in her role as Chair of the independent review, now more often known as ‘The Cass Review’.
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RCPCH respond to Labour plans to digitise the red book
8 April 2024
Ahead of the next UK General Election, Labour have announced plans to digitise the NHS red book.
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RCPCH responds to disturbing poverty statistics in Northern Ireland
28 March 2024
On 27 March, the Northern Ireland Executive published two reports which paint a stark picture for children in Northern Ireland.
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Professor Steve Turner takes over as new RCPCH President
26 March 2024
Following the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s AGM on Tuesday 26 March 2024, the College is pleased to welcome Professor Steve Turner as the new President.
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RCPCH responds to CQC report ‘The Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023’
22 March 2024
The Care and Quality Commission (CQC) has published their annual report which looks at how healthcare providers use the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the treatment of people with mental health needs.
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Paediatricians publish ‘Worried and Waiting: A Review of Paediatric Waiting Times in Scotland’
21 March 2024
Paediatricians in Scotland are calling for urgent and bold action to improve waiting times after a new report shows increasing demand and long waits for children and young people.
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Over 2,000 paediatricians and healthcare professionals call on Government to introduce game-changing vaccine
20 March 2024
2,004 healthcare professionals have signed an open letter urging the government to implement an immunisation programme for a common but sometimes fatal respiratory virus ahead of next Winter.