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��ֱ�� to the ��ֱ�� Office’s announcement on Mandatory Reporting of child sexual abuse

22 February 2024

The ��ֱ�� Office has announced that the Government intends to introduce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in England and Wales.

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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...

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

This bilingual report, published February 2024, provides an analysis of ‘paediatric pathway’ waiting times data in Wales from 2016-2023, with a spotlight on the last year. The report contains recommendations for the Welsh Government, Health Boards and Health Education and Improvement Wales, which if...

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��ֱ�� to NHS Dental Recovery Plan

7 February 2024

NHS England and the Government have published their plan to combat high demand for NHS dentistry and focus on greater prevention and good oral health in young children.

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Ready for the year ahead - President's blog

12 January 2024

Camilla’s heated gloves are on and she’s launching into the first update of what promises to be a busy 2024. With a general election on the horizon she sets out our role in ensuring children’s health remains a political priority. There are also details of the College’s brand-new Paediatric Patient S...

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Measles resurgence forces children's doctors to update national guidance ahead of potential outbreak

21 November 2023

Paediatricians are being asked to look out for measles amid the winter season while also calling on Government for the long-awaited vaccine strategy.

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Introducing the RCPCH Wales Deputies

15 November 2023

How can we help ensure children and young people are at the centre of policy making in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, notes the need draw on others' expertise... And so he announces our recently appointed RCPCH Wales Deputy Officers and Health Board Integration Lead.

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Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day (Virtual) - March 2026

18 March 2026

This event is for RCPCH members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC College Assessor acts on behalf of the College on an interview panel for consultant posts in the NHS. We'll start with an overview of the process, and then break out into workshop sessions to explore the tricky situations...

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