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News

�鶹ӰԺ responds to CMO report on obesity

10 October 2019

The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has today released an independent report entitled "Time to Change Childhood Obesity". RCPCH President, Professor Russell Viner, responds.

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APPG inquiry into the 'Five Year Forward View on Mental Health'- consultation response

In 2018 the College replied to calls for evidence on this APPG. We welcome the inquiry into the implementation of the plan. Promoting child and young people’s mental health remains a top priority for the college, as laid out in our State of Child health report.

Mental health

Health policy

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HFSS advertising aimed at children on Broadcast Media - consultation response

In 2018 the RCPCH replied to an open call for evidence on food advertising aimed at children from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP).

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ICS and STP strategic plans - recommendations

The RCPCH is committed to ensuring that children and young people's needs, and those of the workforce that serves them, are represented in the strategic plans produced by ICSs and STPs in England.

Health policy

Service design

Workforce

Volunteering opportunity

Question Setting Groups for Theory exams

We invite members who have completed the MRCPCH to come along to a Question Setting Group (QSG) to write questions for our Theory exams. It's a great opportunity to develop knowledge and skills and support the next generation of paediatricians.

Continuing professional development

Examinations

News

Help inspire the next generation of paediatricians

2 October 2019

Medicine offers students and junior doctors a vast array of specialty choices... How can we, as current trainees and paediatricians, help get paediatrics to the top of that list? Simon, the RCPCH Assistant Officer for Training (Recruitment), and Emma, Trainee Representative for Recruitment, look at ...

News

How we can improve retention in our demanding yet rewarding profession

25 September 2019

In preparing for our careers campaign, Russell notes that we must be clear about the challenges of a career in paediatrics, and focused on keeping it as the best career in medicine.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to report on sugar reduction

20 September 2019

We have responded to the publication by Public Health England (PHE) of its second year report on progress by the food industry to reduce sugar in ‘everyday’ foods.

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Supporting professionals to have healthier weight conversations - consensus statement

We agree to work collaboratively with various organisations to use collective resources and influence in supporting the public health workforce to have healthier weight conversations.

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UK Paediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS)

Paediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) are designed to effectively recognise and respond to the deterioration of children or young people in a healthcare environment. RCPCH is committed to supporting patient safety and improvement across the UK. We have collaborated with NHS England and the Roy...

Quality improvement

Patient safety