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50% of children waiting over 18 weeks for community health services compared to just 15% of adults

13 December 2024

The current state of children’s community health services is unsustainable, says Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) with new data showing children are waiting far longer than adults for care.

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Paediatric workforce operating at a 20% deficit

10 December 2024

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published their ‘Rota gaps survey findings’ report.

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RCPCH responds to GMC’s ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK’ 2024 workforce report

28 November 2024

The medical regulator’s 'The state of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report 2024' report highlights the changing nature of the country’s medical workforce.

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Organisations representing 850,000 healthcare professionals urge MPs to back Tobacco & Vapes Bill

25 November 2024

Ahead of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill second reading, healthcare professionals are asking all MPs to work together and create a smoke-free generation.

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More action needed to protect children from air pollution say children’s doctors

19 September 2024

As part of their updated position statement, RCPCH is calling for stronger action from the UK government to protect children from the health harms of air pollution.

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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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Changing climate already impacting the way healthcare professionals work around the world

21 August 2024

Children and young people face increased exposure to heat, poor outdoor air quality, household air pollution and higher prevalence of infectious disease according to a global survey.

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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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College welcomes the introduction of game changing RSV vaccine

25 June 2024

After a headline campaign from RCPCH, England and Scotland have announced a rollout of the RSV vaccine this autumn.

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Doctors call for action on air pollution

20 June 2024

Doctors are marking Clean Air Day today (20 June) by calling on the Scottish Government to act to reduce preventable ill health, caused by air pollution in Scotland.