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RCPCH respond to UNICEF’s climate change report

26 July 2024

UNICEF has published a report, ‘A threat to progress: Confronting the effects of climate change on child health and well-being.’ The College responds, noting our responsibility to call for action on areas such as high greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, food and water supplies and climate-re...

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How to Manage: Childhood Poverty (online)

12 February 2025

Poverty has a significant impact on communities across the country, with over 14 million people affected by poverty including 71% of working households and 42% of families with three or more children particularly affected. With increasing healthcare inequalities experienced by those living in povert...

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King’s Speech: RCPCH hopeful that new Government can prioritise health and wellbeing of children

17 July 2024

RCPCH is encouraged to see a number of child health focused policies in King’s Speech.

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RCPCH welcomes the coming into effect of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024

16 July 2024

Today, 16 July, marks a monumental day for children’s rights in Scotland as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 comes in to force.

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RCPCH responds to NHS Provider’s ‘forgotten generation’ report

15 July 2024

The NHS is struggling to meet rapidly rising demand and increasingly complex and acute care needs among children and young people, a survey by NHS Providers finds.

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Following on from the UK General Election - President's update

15 July 2024

We want the new Government to take bold action on child poverty, health inequalities, equal protection and air pollution. We'll work with you, our members, to influence all MPs on our priorities, including support for the paediatric workforce. Steve outlines the College's plans.

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Public transport and air pollution: why the new government urgently needs to act

12 July 2024

Dr. Alice Willson, RCPCH Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, reflects on the crucial need for equitable and efficient public transport to reduce air pollution and protect children's health.

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RCPCH responds to Government announcement of independent NHS productivity review

11 July 2024

The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent investigation into the state of the NHS. He has said this is to "uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service".

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A major change in UK politics - President’s update

5 July 2024

Steve reflects on the UK General Election and highlights key Labour party manifesto commitments relating to child health. He also congratulates Dr Hilary Cass on her peerage, and there are chances for you to get involved in two important College surveys.

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UK General Election 2024: Child health and the manifesto pledges from political parties

20 June 2024

Dr Mike McKean, Vice-President for Policy, outlines the child health focus points of the three largest parties’ (in England) 2024 manifesto pledges on child health and the NHS workforce. And notes that whatever the next government, RCPCH will work hard to put your voice at the centre.