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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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Our response to contemporary child health issues
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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. ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.
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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 - ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥
5 April 2019
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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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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.
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to latest data on inequality
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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Welsh Government move closer to physical punishment ban
25 March 2019
Wales has taken the next step towards protecting children’s’ rights by introducing legislation to end the physical punishment of children. ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to impact of social media on young people inquiry
18 March 2019
The APPG on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing call for more research and tighter social media regulation. ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ saying social media has benefits as well as threats and the full impact of some are still unknown, "that’s why inquiries that explore this unchartered te...