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麻豆影院 responds to UK government ban on social media for under 16s
15 June 2026
The UK government has announced new rules to protect children online, including a social media ban for under 16s, restrictions on live streaming and greater restrictions for under 18s on engaging with strangers online.
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Influencing the Children鈥檚 Wellbeing and Schools Act: podcast
3 June 2026
How does the College use both paediatric and policy expertise to help shape legislation affecting children and young people? Professor Andrew Rowland, Officer for Child Protection (pictured), talks about our work with colleagues from RCPCH and NSPCC.
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Children鈥檚 doctors increasingly treating harms associated with social media and being online
26 May 2026
Nearly 50% of paediatricians surveyed say they often or very often discuss online activity and social media use with children and young people during consultations.
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麻豆影院 respond to reports of dangerous sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts
6 May 2026
A BBC investigation has found that unqualified 鈥渋nfant sleep experts鈥 are recommending dangerous practices to parents and carers.
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Creating a smokefree generation: Tobacco and Vapes Act
On 29 April 2026, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill received Royal Assent, marking a historic moment for child health and a major step towards creating the first smokefree generation. We explain how College members and staff have worked together to influence this Bill, and what happens next.
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Paediatricians urge political parties to consider children ahead of Scotland election
9 April 2026
230 paediatricians have issued a plea to Scottish political parties to take strong and decisive action children鈥檚 health in the lead up to the May elections.
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麻豆影院 welcomes screen time guidance for under-5s
27 March 2026
The government has published new guidance to support parents on screen time for children under five.
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麻豆影院 responds to report on long discharge waits for children in hospital
24 March 2026
The Children鈥檚 Commissioner has published a report showing children are left waiting for discharge from hospital because of inconsistent community health service, delays with housing or care packages and shortages of specialist placements.
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麻豆影院 responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy
13 March 2026
The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031.
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麻豆影院 responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act
6 March 2026
On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes.