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25 April 2019

New guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for children under 5 are “useful benchmarks” but require cautious interpretation, says RCPCH's Dr Max Davie.

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New advice seeks to prevent parent/doctor conflict in paediatrics

18 April 2019

We issue advice to healthcare professionals in light of high profile cases.

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5 April 2019

��ֱ�� to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".

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Harassment and bullying in the NHS

4 April 2019

"Respect should underpin all working relationships" says RCPCH, as the GMC launches a pilot programme that will give doctors training in tackling unprofessional behaviours from colleagues.

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Early intervention can help us win the battle against child poverty and ill health

3 April 2019

Responding to Call 9 of Children in Scotland's 25 Calls campaign, Claire Burnett, External Affairs Manager, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Scotland, explains how we can act to ensure children born today grow up in a truly healthy nation.

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Thirteen UK healthcare bodies launch ‘pragmatic’ guidance on valproate use

29 March 2019

Experts from 13 national bodies, including seven Royal Colleges, have joined forces to launch new practical guidance to support doctors and other health professionals around valproate use in women and girls in their reproductive years.

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28 March 2019

The Department for Work and Pensions has published a report today on living standards on the UK based on household income measures for the 2017-18 financial year. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, responds.

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Vaccinations important and highly effective, says child health expert

27 March 2019

The RCPCH highly recommends vaccination and that anyone who has concerns or questions talk to their health visitor, practice nurse or general practitioner (GP).

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6 March 2019

The Scottish Government has today announced that more than £50 million is to be spent on improving access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers. Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.

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Scotland’s lack of children’s doctors puts young people at risk, say medical experts in new report

5 March 2019

Unless urgent action is taken, a shortage of children’s doctors in Scotland is putting young people’s health at significant risk and could damage the health of future generations, claims the RCPCH's latest workforce report.