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Children and young people fear Government no longer cares about climate change, says RCPCH report

19 October 2023

�鶹ӰԺ has published a report detailing children and young people’s first-hand experiences and understanding of climate change, revealing a staggering rise in eco-anxiety among younger generations.

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Shift the dial on climate change and health inequalities - a conversation

17 October 2023

In this episode from RCPCH Podcasts, Dr Helen Stewart and Dr Alex Lemaigre talk about why paediatricians have a role in addressing health inequalities impacted by climate change, and give advice on how to start conversations with key decision makers to address this issue.

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From poverty to climate change - we want to 'shift the dial' on health inequalities

13 October 2023

Last year we launched our #ShiftTheDial campaign with a focus on poverty. Dr Helen Stewart, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement reflects on the past year and looks forward to our second phase of the programme launching next week.

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Paediatric training in “Norn Iron”

13 October 2023

Dr Christine Sloan is an ST4 in Northern Ireland, where training experiences include "endless opportunities... to fulfill our aspirations".

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12 October 2023

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of a series of measures proposed by the Prime Minister to create a 'smoke-free generation'.

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Launch of NIHR Programme Development Grant in child health and wellbeing research

12 October 2023

RCPCH is delighted to publicise this major funding opportunity, which launches on 22 November, with an informational webinar on 15 November. This NIHR initiative aligns with our aim to bolster research capacity, capability and sustainability in some of the most complex and challenging areas of paedi...

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Celebrating staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors this #SASWeek23

12 October 2023

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme acknowledges, celebrates and supports the varied experiences in paediatrics. SAS doctors do amazing work, and Dr Anne Pinches has developed the role of SAS Advocate in her own Trust to promote and improve support for this growing group.

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We welcome NHS England's new bundle of care for children and young people with epilepsy

12 October 2023

The RCPCH and Epilepsy12, one of our clinical audits, welcome the publication of this National Bundle of Care by the NHS England Children and Young People (CYP) Transformation Programme.

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Genomics England publishes list of conditions for newborn screening

10 October 2023

We wanted to update you on the recent news that Genomics England have published the list of conditions that every newborn that participates in the Newborn Screening Programme will be tested for.

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Our #ChoosePaediatrics programme wins a Memcom Excellence Award 2023

9 October 2023

It is with great pleasure to announce that the #ChoosePaediatrics programme has won the Best Engagement or Recruitment Strategy Award 2023.