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What has COVID-19 told us about the future of paediatrics?

26 June 2020

�� today publishes its first report from Paediatrics 2040, a major project looking at how paediatrics will change over the next 20 years.

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�� responds to calls for a 'review of readiness' for second COVID-19 wave

24 June 2020

Today, health leaders called for a review of lessons learned during the first phase of the pandemic. We've set out an additional call for a rapid review into the experiences of children and young people during the first wave, so that they can be protected from the harshest mitigation measures if we ...

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1,500* paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to make reopening of schools a priority

17 June 2020

�� publishes an open letter from members about the importance of a plan to reopen schools.

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�� publishes commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people

12 June 2020

To mark Pride month in the UK, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) has published a set of commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people.

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�� releases guidance for clinicians on shielding children and young people

10 June 2020

This updated �� advice for clinicians is provided to help members in their discussions with children and young people who are shielding across the UK and their families.

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�� publishes a statement of solidarity and support for BAME colleagues and communities

10 June 2020

The �� stands by its members to continue to address the structural inequalities that affect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues and children and young people from those communities.

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Research into impact of COVID-19 on children and young people

3 June 2020

�� is placing children and young people’s voice at the heart of COVID-19 recovery planning by showcasing the experiences and insight from under 25s across the UK.

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�� supports RCUK statement on resuscitation and PPE

22 May 2020

We respond to RCUK position on resuscitation and PPE.

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Statement on schools re-opening

22 May 2020

��, along with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, responds to the debate about re-opening schools.

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RECOVERY trial to begin enrolling children and infants

7 May 2020

The national clinical trial to identify treatments that may be beneficial for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 will begin recruiting children and infants in May 2020.