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�鶹ӰԺ calls for pause in recruitment of PAs in paediatrics

31 October 2024

The �鶹ӰԺ has today called for a pause in the recruitment of Physicians Associates (PAs) into paediatrics.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to the Autumn budget

30 October 2024

The Government has delivered their first budget statement post-election.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to announcement for additional funding for elective appointments

29 October 2024

The Chancellor and Health Secretary have confirmed funding plans to increase elective appointments ahead of the upcoming Budget.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to Care Quality Commission State of Care Report

25 October 2024

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report is its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. Today’s report (25 October) outlines major challenges for children’s health and wellbeing across several key areas that the College has itself repeatedly highlighted.

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Huge win for child health and planet as Government announces ban on disposable vapes

24 October 2024

The UK Government has today announced a ban on disposable vapes taking place from 1 June 2025 in England and has highlighted similar bans will be brought forward across the nations.

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�鶹ӰԺ response to enabling safe quality midwifery services and care in Northern Ireland report

23 October 2024

On 23 May 2023, the Department of Health in NI commissioned Professor Mary Renfrew to take forward a crucial new report looking at Midwifery Services. The report entitled; ‘Enabling Safe, Quality Midwifery Services and Care in Northern Ireland’ aims to develop recommendations for policy, practice, e...

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�鶹ӰԺ response to recent queries on Physicians Associates in child protection assessments

3 October 2024

The College responds to concerns raised that PAs have taken on roles in child protection medicals. RCPCH is clear that PAs must not replace the role of paediatricians in the delivery of care to children and young people.

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What have the Romans ever done for us?

23 September 2024

And what is the College doing for members in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson wants to hear from you! He considers the many achievements during his first year as RCPCH Officer for Wales, working alongside a busy team.

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More action needed to protect children from air pollution say children’s doctors

19 September 2024

As part of their updated position statement, RCPCH is calling for stronger action from the UK government to protect children from the health harms of air pollution.

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Paediatricians concerned by yet another annual decline in childhood vaccination coverage

17 September 2024

NHS Digital data shows coverage decreased for all 14 standard childhood vaccinations reported in 2023-24.