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�� responds to CRUK obesity campaign launch

24 September 2018

A new report launched today by Cancer Research UK reveals that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer among UK women in 25 years' time. �� responds.

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

��'s Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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�� responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.

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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus

14 September 2018

The �� responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.

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New reflective practice guidance published

12 September 2018

�� President Professor Russell Viner reiterates the importance of reflective practice as "crucial for doctors".

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Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people

12 September 2018

The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades and has increased significantly across the whole of Britain in recent years, new research reveals.

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Businessman donates £50,000 to help tackle indoor air pollution

6 September 2018

The charitable donation will help support the ��, as part of a working group, to study the effects of indoor air pollution on child health and what can be done to combat it.

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�� Progress+ domain resources: Professional values and behaviours

This curriculum domain encapsulates duty of care, legal and ethical frameworks, advocacy, accountability and responsibility. In addition to the professional values and behaviours required of all doctors (Good Medical Practice), a paediatric trainee must maintain confidentiality, understanding that d...

Paediatric training

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Reflecting and learning as we look to the future

31 August 2018

In his August blog, Russell considers the implications of increasing workforce pressures and unveils exciting plans for a new College programme examining "the future paediatrician".

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One in four 14-year-old girls self-harm, says Children's Society

28 August 2018

��'s Dr Max Davie responds, saying a joined up approach to mental health is needed.