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Our manifesto for the next UK government (2019) - view from the President

13 November 2019

With the UK general election on the horizon, we have an opportunity to make our case, explains Russell, for urgent action on the challenges facing both our workforce and the children and young people we support.

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Rights of migrant, refugee, stateless and undocumented children - our position (2019)

As outlined in the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has the right to voice, protection, health and education. We urge all states to recognise and realise their obligation to children's access to healthcare.

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Establishing a new public health body for Scotland - consultation response

In July 2019 RCPCH Scotland responded to The Scottish Government's consultation on a new National Public Health body, 'Public Health Scotland'.

Primary care

Health policy

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

Public health

Service design

Models of care

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The future of primary care in Scotland - consultation response

In August 2019 RCCPH Scotland responded to the Scottish Government Health and Sport Committee Inquiry, The future of primary care in Scotland.

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Improving disability assistance in Scotland - consultation response

In May 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government consultation, Improving Disability Assistance in Scotland. RCPCH is generally supportive of the proposal and recommends that application for Disability Assistance should be a straightforward process for parents/carers/paediatricians with rigorous a...

Community child health

Community services

Health policy

Public health

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Brexit and child health - Northern Ireland: briefing for members

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border with another EU member state. Given that there has been significant integration between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on a range of areas including health and social care, paediatricians here need further assurances on how...

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Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s – consultation response

In October 2019, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on their prevention green paper, which looks at how our health is shaped by the environment in which we live, the choices we make and the services we receive.

Health policy

Public health

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APPG inquiry into the 'Five Year Forward View on Mental Health'- consultation response

In 2018 the College replied to calls for evidence on this APPG. We welcome the inquiry into the implementation of the plan. Promoting child and young people’s mental health remains a top priority for the college, as laid out in our State of Child health report.

Mental health

Health policy

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HFSS advertising aimed at children on Broadcast Media - consultation response

In 2018 the RCPCH replied to an open call for evidence on food advertising aimed at children from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP).

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ICS and STP strategic plans - recommendations

The RCPCH is committed to ensuring that children and young people's needs, and those of the workforce that serves them, are represented in the strategic plans produced by ICSs and STPs in England.

Health policy

Service design

Workforce