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RCPCH statement on Sudan - March 2024
22 March 2024
RCPCH has issued the following statement following the violence and conflict in Sudan.
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RCPCH responds to CQC report ‘The Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023’
22 March 2024
The Care and Quality Commission (CQC) has published their annual report which looks at how healthcare providers use the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the treatment Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ with mental health needs.
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Paediatricians publish ‘Worried and Waiting: A Review of Paediatric Waiting Times in Scotland’
21 March 2024
Paediatricians in Scotland are calling for urgent and bold action to improve waiting times after a new report shows increasing demand and long waits for children and young people.
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Over 2,000 paediatricians and healthcare professionals call on Government to introduce game-changing vaccine
20 March 2024
2,004 healthcare professionals have signed an open letter urging the government to implement an immunisation programme for a common but sometimes fatal respiratory virus ahead of next Winter.
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RCPCH Ireland responds to Child Poverty in Northern Ireland report
13 March 2024
The Northern Ireland Audit Office has published a report on child poverty in the nation.
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Looking out for one another - President's blog
8 March 2024
In Camilla's penultimate message as President, she emphasises the importance of looking after ourselves and our colleagues, and highlights services available for support. There is also an update on Physician Associates and a reminder to add your voice to our RSV vaccination open letter.
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RCPCH responds to Government expansion of mental health hubs
29 February 2024
The UK Government announced in October £4.92 million would be available for 10 mental health focused Early Support Hubs.
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RCPCH responds to air quality alerts for London healthcare professionals
29 February 2024
The Mayor of London has announced the introduction of air quality alerts for health professionals in London, following a commitment to do so made at an Air Quality and Health Summit in 2022.
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RCPCH responds to the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’
22 February 2024
NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in selected hospitals from April 2024.
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Welsh children left ‘worried and waiting’ as paediatric waiting lists soar by 62% since 2016
20 February 2024
Paediatricians in Wales are calling for urgent action from Government after a new report shows huge demand and disproportionately long waits for crucial children’s health services.