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RCPCH calls for re-introduction of £20 a week universal credit uplift
6 October 2021
The £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit comes into effect on Wednesday 6 October 2021.
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RCPCH supports Obesity Health Alliance new healthy weight strategy
28 September 2021
RCPCH has joined fellow members of the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) and several health organisations in calling Government to take action to reverse the persistent rising levels of excess weight in the population.
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RCPCH joins global call for emergency action to tackle climate change
6 September 2021
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has joined calls for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health.
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Epilepsy12 - national organisational audit and clinical audit - 2021
Epilepsy is the commonest significant neurological disorder affecting children and young people. Published in July 2021, these latest results from Epilepsy12 provide insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of paediatric epilepsy services i...
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So long, and thanks for all the fish
2 July 2021
For five years in his role as RCPCH Vice President, David has championed paediatric training and trainees. In this message for members – who bring the quality, commitment and challenge the College needs – he expresses gratitude to all he’s worked with.
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Officer for Ireland message - June 2021
21 June 2021
Dr Ray Nethercott sets out some key observations on the Northern Ireland policy landscape; the recently published NI Executive Child poverty Strategy report and; the next steps the College are taking to respond to the ongoing Department of Health's consultation, Duty of Candour and Being Open.
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Climate change
Children are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. See our position statement, action plan and resources produced with our working group of enthusiastic members and staff - and join us in tackling this issue.
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RCPCH Conference 2025 - Keynote speakers
These keynote talks from this year's event on 26-28 March 2025 explored vital topics, including the global impact of COVID-19 on children's health, patient safety advancements, sustainable paediatric medicines and innovative care models for adolescents.
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Elections in Wales and Scotland - we publish our manifestos for child health
9 March 2021
The elections to the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments will be unlike any other, taking place in the context of the global pandemic. Although most children and teenagers do not become seriously ill with COVID-19, the impact on their lives, education, services and mental health and wellbeing has been im...
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Message from the President - 8 January 2021
8 January 2021
We’re nearly one year into the pandemic and there are immense challenges in the coming weeks. In his first blog of 2021, Russell shares important guidance, new alerts and College position statements.