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Welsh Government move closer to physical punishment ban

25 March 2019

Wales has taken the next step towards protecting children’s’ rights by introducing legislation to end the physical punishment of children. RCPCH responds.

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The case for fluoridation to protect children’s oral health

20 March 2019

In a blog to mark World Oral Health Day today, RCPCH member Dr John Furness considers a simple and safe way to protect children from tooth decay – community water fluoridation.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to impact of social media on young people inquiry

18 March 2019

The APPG on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing call for more research and tighter social media regulation. RCPCH responds saying social media has benefits as well as threats and the full impact of some are still unknown, "that’s why inquiries that explore this unchartered te...

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Healthcare arrangements for children on the move and migrants

15 March 2019

In early 2019, we asked frontline professionals their views and experiences of NHS charging for children and pregnant women. The survey forms work we are undertaking to further understand the impacts of the charging regulations and wider migration policy changes in practice, and the results will con...

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Children being failed as Brexit looms large, reveals new report

12 March 2019

RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement responds to new report published by the Children's Rights Alliance for England, saying "Brexit is a complex and important priority; however, it should not mean that other issues get left on the shelf".

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Mental health proposals could “stop problems escalating” - RCPCH responds to Review of Access Standards

11 March 2019

NHS England has published a Clinical Review of NHS Access Standards. It contains proposals to speed up access to mental health services as well as revised measures for treatment in A&E.

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Tackling air pollution "won't happen overnight" - RCPCH responds to report from Public Health England

11 March 2019

A report from Public Health England recommends various ways to reduce air pollution and improve air quality. Air pollution remains the largest environmental risk to people's health in the UK, causing between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths every year.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to Scottish Government funding announcement

6 March 2019

The Scottish Government has today announced that more than £50 million is to be spent on improving access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers. Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to PHE figures on children's tooth extractions

6 March 2019

The new data reveals that almost nine out of ten hospital tooth extractions among young children are due to preventable tooth decay.

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Officer-Elect for Ireland announced

5 March 2019

The RCPCH is pleased to announce that Dr Ray Nethercott has been elected unopposed to the position of Officer for Ireland. He will take up his post at the next meeting of RCPCH Council on 6 June 2019.