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RCPCH responds to latest statistics on child poverty

12 July 2022

On 12 July 2022, the End Child Poverty Coalition, a coalition of charities of which RCPCH is a member, published statistics outlining rates of child poverty across the UK.

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RCPCH raising the profile of child poverty to demand action

4 July 2022

Child poverty is a key campaigning issue for RCPCH, and we are appalled that four million children in the UK are living below the breadline. Yet this is only set to get worse with the current rising cost of living and the widening inequalities as a result of COVID-19.

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RCPCH responds to BMA report – Delivering racial equality in medicine

15 June 2022

On Wednesday 15 June 2022, the British Medical Association published a landmark report on ‘Delivering racial equality in medicine’.

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Welsh Government proposes new legislation to help tackle obesity

9 June 2022

The Welsh Government has opened consultations on proposals for legislation to reduce obesity in Wales.

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Supporting volunteering and having your say - President's blog

1 June 2022

Ahead of the Jubilee Weekend and the start of Volunteers' Week, Camilla reflects on the significant contribution that individuals make to paediatrics and child health through volunteering. With the cost of living, Ukraine, hepatitis and Monkeypox also making the headlines, she shares some updates an...

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Tackling the Planned Care Backlog in Wales: Auditor General calls for detail on recovery plans and the NHS workforce

31 May 2022

The Auditor General for Wales has today published a report setting out the findings from their high-level review of how NHS Wales is tackling the backlog of patients waiting for planned care.

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RCPCH response to the national child safeguarding practice review following the tragic deaths of two children

26 May 2022

On Thursday 26 May, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published their independent report following the deaths of two children Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson.

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RCPCH responds to Chancellor’s cost-of-living announcement

26 May 2022

On Wednesday 26 May, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced support for families following soaring energy prices and inflation.

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NI Executive Children and Young People’s Strategy 3 Year Delivery Plan - consultation response

In 2021 the Department of Education published the overarching 10 Year Children and Young People’s Strategy (2020 – 2030) on behalf of the NI Executive. Subsequently, in 2022, the Executive produced an initial draft three Year Delivery Plan (2021-24) and published for public consultation.

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RCPCH comments on polling showing cost of living crisis has made health worse

17 May 2022

On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) published data highlighting how the rising cost of living has worsened the nation’s health. RCPCH is now calling on the Government to take action to support families.