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Message from the President - 7 May 2021

7 May 2021

In his final blog as �� President, Professor Russell Viner reflects on three years of progress in child health and what's still to come, and he welcomes his successor, Dr Camilla Kingdon.

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�� responds to the UK Government's Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report

7 April 2021

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) responds to the UK Government's Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report.

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We're hosting a free two-day symposia on COVID-19 from a paediatric perspective

1 April 2021

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit in collaboration with Public Health England are to commence a series of webinars accessible by all. Registration is free for both days, more details on how to sign up can be found below.

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Message from the President - 19 March 2021

19 March 2021

One year on from the announcement of lockdown, Russell reflects on this unprecedented time; from death and hardship to the monumental efforts made by the NHS and the scientific community at large.

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Message from the President - 26 February 2021

26 February 2021

Russell announces the launch of Paediatrics 2040 and the new website that houses the data, evidence and thought pieces surrounding this innovative and timely project. He also shares thoughts on the latest �� Milestones, our quarterly member magazine.

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Message from the President - 12 February 2021

12 February 2021

Russell covers the resurgence of media coverage and questions about PIMS, sharing resources and a "how to recognise" PIMS webinar. On recent and upcoming elections he gives a warm welcome and reminders to vote.

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�� responds to reporting on numbers of cases Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PIMS)

5 February 2021

Dr Liz Whittaker, �� infectious disease lead, responds to reporting of numbers of cases of Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PIMS).

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Message from the President - 29 January 2021

29 January 2021

Russell updates members on PIMS and our current understanding of COVID-19 vaccinations for children, and shares the evidence he recently presented to the UK Parliament’s Education Committee. With a live Q&A on redeployment guidance and other member opportunities, this update brings you all the lates...

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Operation Ouch releases series of short videos to help families during lockdown

21 January 2021

The videos provide easy-to-follow advice for parents and carers on minor injuries and illnesses which may affect their children.

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�� calls on Government to extend the £20 a week uplift to Universal Credit

18 January 2021

Our Officer for Health Improvement calls on the Government to extend the £20 a week uplift to Universal Credit. The uplift was introduced last year by the Chancellor in response to the pandemic, and is currently due to be removed from payments at the end of March.