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�� respond to the latest Scottish child poverty statistics

28 March 2025

The latest statistics reveal that the Scottish Government have fallen short of achieving its interim child poverty targets.

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�� responds to the rise in tooth extractions amongst children and young people

5 March 2025

The report from the Hospital Episode Statistics gives the latest data on tooth extractions for children and young people aged 0 to 19 years old in different geographical areas.

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We paediatricians are lifelong learners – President’s update

3 March 2025

When Steve joins events around the country, he’s reminded that coming together as communities of child health professionals is so important – for friendship as well as education. And, the College has been doing lots around public affairs on equal protection for children from assault, supervised toot...

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�� responds to latest Government announcement on dentistry

21 February 2025

Alongside the announcement of 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments, the Government has reiterated their plans to introduce supervised tooth-brushing scheme for 3-to-5-year-olds.

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Remembering influential members and our global impact - President’s update

17 February 2025

In our recent Council meeting, we honoured the memory of Dr Jean Bowyer, a passionate advocate for child health. The �� continues to uphold her legacy through international examinations, training, and humanitarian programs.

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�� responds to Children in Wales report on the 8th Annual Child and Family Poverty Surveys 2024

5 February 2025

The surveys were published in October 2024 by Children in Wales, an umbrella body for organisations and individuals who work with children, young people and their families in Wales.

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�� respond to Joseph Rowntree Foundation's ‘UK Poverty 2025’ report

31 January 2025

The report paints a picture of the nature of poverty in the UK leading up to the 2024 General Election, highlighting the necessary actions needed to enact change as it's revealed that 3 in every 10 children are living in poverty.

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�� responds to State of Health Visiting, 2024 UK survey report

30 January 2025

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) publishes its findings from the largest survey of health visitors working with families with babies and young children across the UK.

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Let us know your experiences with digital skills and solutions

17 January 2025

Advances in technology and the evolving landscape in digital medicine will help deliver the best possible care to children and young people. But how can we best do this? We're inviting members to complete surveys to help us develop a new digital healthcare programme at the College.

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How innovative ideas are driving a clean air future

14 January 2025

Get to know Harry Apperley in his first blog. He has joined �� as the third Clean Air Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership.