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Scottish children still left ‘worried and waiting’ after waiting times fail to dramatically improve

21 March 2025

The number of Scottish children facing 12-week waits remains consistent, 12 months on from RCPCH report.

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One year waits for Welsh children have increased by over 20%

20 February 2025

Waiting times continue to worsen for children and young people, 12 months on from landmark RCPCH report.

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Children’s organisations call for greater ambition in government's plans to reduce waiting times for young people

23 January 2025

Children’s charities and medical bodies have come together to publish a consensus statement calling for urgent action as the UK's child health outcomes now rank amongst the worst in Europe.

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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.