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��ֱ�� to Northern Ireland HPV extension

9 April 2019

Boys aged 12-13 in Northern Ireland are to be offered a vaccine to protect them against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers, the Department of Health has announced. ��ֱ��.

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Ultra low emission zone protecting children in London

8 April 2019

The Mayor of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has now come into force. RCPCH welcomes the move, but says we also need to see employers and schools encouraging and facilitating better use of public transport and active travel options.

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New screen time research published - ��ֱ��

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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Focus magazine for members - spring 2019

1 April 2019

Looking back at the first RCPCH International conference in Cairo, the 2018 Member Survey and some top tips to tackle burnout. Now with new regular features including a day in the life of a paediatrician...

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A focus on children's wellbeing - reflections on our St David's Day Conference

29 March 2019

For the final chapter in the "fetal life to adulthood" series devised by Dr Abby Parish, ST6 trainee at Swansea's Singleton Hospital, this year's conference looked at mental health and wellbeing. Here Abby reflects on another successful event before she leaves her position as our Wales Trainee Repre...

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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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Health for All Children 5 is launched at the RCPCH

28 March 2019

Last night we welcomed civil servants, clinicians and colleagues from a variety of organisations to celebrate the launch of the latest edition in the Health for All Children series. Fully updated, it provides a review of the evidence supporting child health programmes in the UK.

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RCPCH President confirmed as NHS Assembly member

28 March 2019

NHS Assembly has been announced to help deliver the NHS Long Term Plan in England, and the RCPCH President is "honoured and excited" to be supporting it.