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Draft Child Poverty Strategy for Wales – consultation response

In September 2023 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the Draft Child Poverty Strategy for Wales. The Welsh Government consulted on five objectives which they thought would change the lives of children and young people in poverty.

Area of medicine

Community child health

Public health

Health inequalities

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare (Wales) - consultation response

In September 2023 we responded to the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s inquiry into ‘Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare. In this inquiry, the Committee looked to understand how children and young people who are neurodivergent, have phys...

Area of medicine

Neurodisability

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

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National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) - information for parents and carers

The NNAP looks at the care babies receive if they are born early or unwell and need to be admitted to a neonatal unit. Watch our animated video to understand how the audit works, what data we collect and what resources we provide. And see links to sources of support.

Quality improvement

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Supporting People with Long Term Conditions (Wales) - consultation response

In May 2023 we responded to this Welsh Government consultation, which looked NHS and social care services, multiple conditions, impact of additional fears, prevention and lifestyle. We welcomed this consultation.

Wellbeing for children and young people

Climate change

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Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - consultation response

In April 2023 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill. We welcomed this consultation.

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Single Unified Safeguarding Review (SUSR) in Wales - consultation response

In June 2023 we responded to the consultation on SUSR, statutory guidance that aims to create a single review process incorporating all safeguarding reviews in Wales. The SUSR will ensure affected families can expect a swift and rigorous review process. It will eliminate the need for families to tak...

Safeguarding

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Healthcare standards for children and young people in secure settings

There are about 1,000 children and young people placed in secure settings at any one time on justice or welfare grounds. This cohort of children often have complex needs that span mental health, neurodevelopmental need, substance misuse, and physical health, which can be hard to reach through tradit...

Engaging children and young people

Looked after children

Service design

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Theory exams - tips from the experts to help you prepare

Taking theory exams? Fantastic news! Want some great tips on how to approach the exams and how (or what) to study? This page houses videos giving tips from experts on a wide range of principles for theory exams. We highly recommend not leaving these to the last minute; remember it's not just about w...

Examinations

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Workforce Census 2022 - Overview of our key findings and recommendations

The RCPCH Workforce Census 2022 provides an overview of paediatric and child health workforce, focusing on consultants and SAS doctors working in the UK. This report highlights key findings from the full-length report and includes three key recommendations.

Workforce

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Workforce Census 2022 - Full report

The Workforce Census provides insight into the current working life of consultants and SAS doctors in the UK. Here, we present findings from the Census and a set of key recommendations.