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Worried and waiting: A review of paediatric waiting times in Northern Ireland 2024

Our report, published April 2024, provides an analysis of paediatric outpatient waiting lists in Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2023. There is a large and growing number of children on paediatric outpatient waiting lists in NI. RCPCH highlights this worrying trajectory and makes policy recommendation...

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Health impact assessment regulations - Wales consultation response

In March 2024 we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on its proposals to introduce statutory Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) for public bodies.

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Paediatricians publish ‘Worried and Waiting: A Review of Paediatric Waiting Times in Scotland’

21 March 2024

Paediatricians in Scotland are calling for urgent and bold action to improve waiting times after a new report shows increasing demand and long waits for children and young people.

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Worried and waiting: A review of paediatric waiting times in Scotland 2024

This report, published March 2024, provides an analysis of paediatric waiting times data in Scotland from October 2012 to September 2023. The report contains data on waits for paediatric outpatients, inpatients and day cases and outlines our recommendations on how to support the child health workfor...

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Over 2,000 paediatricians and healthcare professionals call on Government to introduce game-changing vaccine

20 March 2024

2,004 healthcare professionals have signed an open letter urging the government to implement an immunisation programme for a common but sometimes fatal respiratory virus ahead of next Winter.

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Data needs a good story

18 March 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Wales Officer reflects on his experiences of what makes ‘good’ data in his monthly blog.

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RCPCH Scotland responds to the Auditor General’s NHS in Scotland report

22 February 2024

The Auditor General has published his overview of the NHS in Scotland and has concluded that the Scottish Government needs to develop a clear national strategy for health and social care to address the pressures on services.

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��ֱ�� to the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’

22 February 2024

NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in selected hospitals from April 2024.

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Welsh children left ‘worried and waiting’ as paediatric waiting lists soar by 62% since 2016

20 February 2024

Paediatricians in Wales are calling for urgent action from Government after a new report shows huge demand and disproportionately long waits for crucial children’s health services.

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It's time to examine the data on paediatric waiting times (and healthcare expenditure) in Wales

20 February 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales, has always been interested in data. But sometimes, data doesn't tell the full story or needs a closer look. As we publish our new report on paediatric waiting times in Wales, it's time to challenge how we spend on healthcare and to call on the government t...