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An unnerving week, but some good news, too – President’s blog: 16 July 2021

16 July 2021

Our wonderful festival of sport ended on a sour note, says Camilla, but a child's brave remark brings hope. There's profound disappointment too at the recent UK government decision to reduce overseas aid. But, we’ve seen some good news for clinicians in difficult cases and for our academic journal.

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RCPCH responds to National Food Strategy

15 July 2021

Dr Max Davie, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, responds to the publication of the National Food Strategy.

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RCPCH President responds to vote on ODA

13 July 2021

Dr Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President, responds to the vote that took place in the House of Commons on 13 July 2021, affirming the proposed reduction to the ODA budget.

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RCPCH responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill

6 July 2021

RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon, responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill, which is the most substantive piece of health legislation for nearly a decade.

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RCPCH responds to Government announcement regarding junk food advertising

24 June 2021

Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie, responds to the Government’s announcement that it will ban junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV from 2023.

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Officer for Ireland message - June 2021

21 June 2021

Dr Ray Nethercott sets out some key observations on the Northern Ireland policy landscape; the recently published NI Executive Child poverty Strategy report and; the next steps the College are taking to respond to the ongoing Department of Health's consultation, Duty of Candour and Being Open.

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Galvanising us to action – President’s blog: 18 June 2021

18 June 2021

Camilla reflects on an energetic RCPCH Conference Online with desire for action, engagement and "being boat rockers". She congratulates Andrew Pollard for his extraordinary services in the pandemic and highlights new opportunities for our members.

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What are medical professional bodies doing to address inequality? – A staff member’s insight

18 June 2021

Issues around equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not exclusive to paediatrics. As a medical royal college, we are part of a much wider network of professional bodies who have a responsibility to address and tackle inequality in all its forms. I’m a member of the RCPCH EDI Staff working ...

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Letter to the G7 from Presidents of all member country Paediatric societies

13 June 2021

Dr Camilla Kingdon co-signs a letter to the G7 with her international counterparts.

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RCPCH President calls on UK Government to reverse decision to cut ODA

7 June 2021

In anticipation of a potential amendment to the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill on Monday 7 June 2021, Dr Camilla Kingdon calls on UK Government to recommit to spending 0.7% of gross national income on overseas development assistance (ODA).