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Response to research on compulsory vaccinations
17 May 2019
RCPCH's immunisation expert Dr David Elliman says "compulsion may work in some countries, but it is not for us".
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to new End Child Poverty statistics
15 May 2019
The End Child Poverty coalition has released new data today which show that inequalities are widening. From the data, they propose that child poverty is becoming the "new normal" in parts of Britain. Professor Russell Viner, President of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.
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Climate change and air pollution update
13 May 2019
The RCPCH shares the concerns of its members about the damaging effects of climate change, and in particular air pollution, on child health.
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to new research linking childhood weight and height to renal cancer
29 April 2019
At the European Congress on Obesity, which is being held in Glasgow this week, research will be presented about the associations between childhood body size and the risk of renal cancer. Dr Max Davie, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, responds.
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Impact of social media and screen use on young people’s health – consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee Inquiry on the impact of social media and screen use on young people’s health. We welcome the opportunity to respond to this inquiry as promoting both the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is a continued...
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Vaccinations for all – consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Vaccinations for All inquiry.
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Energy drinks inquiry – consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry into energy drinks. We welcome the increased scrutiny on food and beverages that have low or no nutritional or therapeutic value, contain potentially harmful ingredients and are heavily marketed to children and young people.
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Childhood Obesity Inquiry – consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee Childhood obesity inquiry. We welcome the continued emphasis and scrutiny on childhood obesity and recommend further coordinated and innovative action.
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First 1,000 Days (Wales) - consultation response
In 2017 we responded to the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s consultation on the First 1,000 Days. We welcome the commitment to focus on infants and very young children, as healthy children are more likely to become healthy adults.
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Healthy food and drink in childcare settings in Wales – consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on draft guidance to support healthy food and drink provision in regulated childcare settings. We welcome evidence-based guidelines that address the well-recognised problems of childhood obesity and tooth decay.