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We use our members' expertise and experience to promote child health and inform our responses to current news.

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RCPCH responds to the Scottish Budget 2024-25

20 December 2023

The Scottish Government has published its Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025.

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The children we carry at Christmas

19 December 2023

As Christmas approaches, Jess Morgan, one of the Thrive Paediatrics Fellows, reflects on the importance of checking in with each other and building a sense of belonging amongst the team.

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RCPCH responds to Infection related deaths of children and young people in England report

18 December 2023

The report is compiled of data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate infection related deaths in children and young people.

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A merry final message of 2023 - President’s blog

15 December 2023

As the year draws to a close, Camilla welcomes our new President-elect and pays tribute to all the candidates who stood in the President election. She also reflects on the COP28 conference and highlights the great work of the 17 CYP Climate Changers, who contributed to the College's recent parliamen...

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RCPCH/NPPG publish a new guideline on medicine safety

14 December 2023

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group Joint Standing Committee on Medicines (RCPCH-NPPG) have produced a new clinical practice guideline on medication safety, with recommendations on effective paediatric ward rounds.

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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?

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RCPCH responds to long awaited vaccine strategy

13 December 2023

NHS England has published its overdue vaccination strategy, ‘Shaping the future delivery of NHS vaccination and immunisation services’.

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Professor Steve Turner elected as new RCPCH President

12 December 2023

Professor Steve Turner will be the next President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Camilla Kingdon in spring 2024.

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RCPCH welcomes global commitment to COP28 Health Declaration

7 December 2023

The COP28 Presidency, in partnership with the World Health Organization and UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, has unveiled the ‘COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health’.

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RCPCH publishes updated position statement on childhood vaccinations

7 December 2023

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has updated its vaccination position statement from 2020 to include recent data on vaccination uptake and key recommendations to UK governments.