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RCPCH statement on Sudan - March 2024
22 March 2024
RCPCH has issued the following statement following the violence and conflict in Sudan.
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to CQC report ‘The Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023’
22 March 2024
The Care and Quality Commission (CQC) has published their annual report which looks at how healthcare providers use the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the treatment of people with mental health needs.
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A time for change, impact and the power of collective voice - President's blog
22 March 2024
In Camilla's final message as College President, she celebrates the power of member voice in making important and unprecedented changes for the good of child health, and looks forward to welcoming members to the RCPCH 2024 Annual Conference.
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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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Department for Education proposed guidance for schools and colleges: gender questioning children - consultation response
In March 2024, we responded to the Department for Education's draft guidance for schools and colleges in England on responding when a gender questioning or transgender child wishes to socially transition in school. The guidance makes suggestions for parental involvement and use of gendered spaces su...
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to Government expansion of mental health hubs
29 February 2024
The UK Government announced in October £4.92 million would be available for 10 mental health focused Early Support Hubs.
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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ to air quality alerts for London healthcare professionals
29 February 2024
The Mayor of London has announced the introduction of air quality alerts for health professionals in London, following a commitment to do so made at an Air Quality and Health Summit in 2022.
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Edging towards better child health - President's blog
23 February 2024
Be it via independent advocacy, collaboration or campaigning, Camilla explores how we can significantly help towards better child health outcomes. She includes updates on Martha's Rule and whooping cough.
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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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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.