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RCPCH responds to the Autumn budget
30 October 2024
The Government has delivered their first budget statement post-election.
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RCPCH responds to announcement for additional funding for elective appointments
29 October 2024
The Chancellor and Health Secretary have confirmed funding plans to increase elective appointments ahead of the upcoming Budget.
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RCPCH responds to Care Quality Commission State of Care Report
25 October 2024
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report is its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. Today’s report (25 October) outlines major challenges for children’s health and wellbeing across several key areas that the College has itself repeatedly highlighted.
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Huge win for child health and planet as Government announces ban on disposable vapesÂ
24 October 2024
The UK Government has today announced a ban on disposable vapes taking place from 1 June 2025 in England and has highlighted similar bans will be brought forward across the nations.Â
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RCPCH response to enabling safe quality midwifery services and care in Northern Ireland report
23 October 2024
On 23 May 2023, the Department of Health in NI commissioned Professor Mary Renfrew to take forward a crucial new report looking at Midwifery Services. The report entitled; ‘Enabling Safe, Quality Midwifery Services and Care in Northern Ireland’ aims to develop recommendations for policy, practice, e...
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RCPCH responds to launch of engagement exercise on 10 Year Health Plan
21 October 2024
The UK government has launched a major public engagement initiative to help shape the NHS 10-year plan. This follows the Darzi Review which laid bare the challenges for child health services and the state of children's health and wellbeing.
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RCPCH responds to Children’s Commissioner’s report on waiting times for neurodevelopmental conditions
18 October 2024
This report, using the Children’s Commissioner’s legislative powers, provides new insights into waiting times for children with neurodevelopmental conditions in community health and mental health services in England.
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Paediatricians concerned by yet another annual decline in childhood vaccination coverage
17 September 2024
NHS Digital data shows coverage decreased for all 14 standard childhood vaccinations reported in 2023-24.
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RCPCH responds to Darzi Review
12 September 2024
Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.
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RCPCH statement on Thirlwall Inquiry
10 September 2024
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.