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�鶹ӰԺ responds to CQC report ‘The Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023’

22 March 2024

The Care and Quality Commission (CQC) has published their annual report which looks at how healthcare providers use the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the treatment of people with mental health needs.

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Paediatricians publish ‘Worried and Waiting: A Review of Paediatric Waiting Times in Scotland’

21 March 2024

Paediatricians in Scotland are calling for urgent and bold action to improve waiting times after a new report shows increasing demand and long waits for children and young people.

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Over 2,000 paediatricians and healthcare professionals call on Government to introduce game-changing vaccine

20 March 2024

2,004 healthcare professionals have signed an open letter urging the government to implement an immunisation programme for a common but sometimes fatal respiratory virus ahead of next Winter.

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Looking out for one another - President's blog

8 March 2024

In Camilla's penultimate message as President, she emphasises the importance of looking after ourselves and our colleagues, and highlights services available for support. There is also an update on Physician Associates and a reminder to add your voice to our RSV vaccination open letter.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to Government expansion of mental health hubs

29 February 2024

The UK Government announced in October £4.92 million would be available for 10 mental health focused Early Support Hubs.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to air quality alerts for London healthcare professionals

29 February 2024

The Mayor of London has announced the introduction of air quality alerts for health professionals in London, following a commitment to do so made at an Air Quality and Health Summit in 2022.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to NHS Dental Recovery Plan

7 February 2024

NHS England and the Government have published their plan to combat high demand for NHS dentistry and focus on greater prevention and good oral health in young children.

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Paediatricians step up as more children experiencing mental health crisis end up on their wards

6 February 2024

Following an unprecedented rise in demand for children's mental health services, paediatricians are upskilling and expanding their role to care for and treat their young patients.

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Paediatricians respond to shocking disparity in children’s oral health

1 February 2024

Data shows schoolchildren living in the North and Northeast were almost twice as likely to have experienced tooth decay compared with children living in the Southwest.

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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - RCPCH Wales responds

In January 2024 we responded to the Senedd Children, Young People and Education Committee's inquiry into the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill. Our response was prepared in collaboration with the Welsh Institute for Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS). WIPAHS is a pan-Wales, multi-...

Wellbeing for children and young people