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Worried and waiting: A review of paediatric waiting times in Wales 2024

This bilingual report, published February 2024, provides an analysis of ‘paediatric pathway’ waiting times data in Wales from 2016-2023, with a spotlight on the last year. The report contains recommendations for the Welsh Government, Health Boards and Health Education and Improvement Wales, which if...

Children and young people's voice

Public affairs and campaigning

Service design

Service planning

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The role of paediatricians in children and young people's mental health - position statement 2024

Childhood mental health problems are common and increasing across the UK. Our position, updated in February 2024, outlines the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care. It also calls for greater investment, support for child health professionals and government actio...

Community child health

General paediatrics

Mental health

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Greetings from Kerala - President's blog

26 January 2024

Camilla writes her latest message from the 61st annual conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, where she has led on talks on empowering women in child health Ģ��Ƶ roles. There's been a full day of talks on vaccines and this is a good reminder for all members to "Think measles". Plus, a...

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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - RCPCH Wales responds

In January 2024 we responded to the Senedd Children, Young People and Education Committee's inquiry into the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill. Our response was prepared in collaboration with the Welsh Institute for Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS). WIPAHS is a pan-Wales, multi-...

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Paediatricians welcome the inclusion of health inequalities in the Welsh Government Child Poverty Strategy

23 January 2024

Today (23 January) the Welsh Government has published its Child Poverty Strategy 2024.

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Fresh beginnings or just another year...

22 January 2024

In his first blog of the year for RCPCH, Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, explores change, long-term health outcomes, political landscape and, of course, secret stashes of chocolates.

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National Clinical Impact Awards - the updated nominal roll announced for 2022 round

16 January 2024

National Clinical Impact Awards have been announced by the Department of Health and Social Care and the updated nominal roll have been published on DHSC website, including those awarded in 2022 round.

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NNAP webinar recording January 2024: Ensuring data completeness

The National Neonatal Audit Programme team hosted this short webinar to support those entering and quality assuring their NNAP data. It was an opportunity to learn more about why we ask units to validate their data for certain metrics and how this can be done. There is also a Q&A session towards the...

Quality improvement

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New Year Honours 2024

30 December 2023

The New Year Honours list has been announced celebrating contributions to supporting children and young people from across the country.

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Feed me now, Seymour

14 December 2023

Whether it's rating the best mince pie, talking about creative ads or comparing family traditions, the Christmas season is here. But, says Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, what are our national priorities when it comes to food security?