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�� responds to Care Quality Commission State of Care Report

25 October 2024

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report is its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. Today’s report (25 October) outlines major challenges for children’s health and wellbeing across several key areas that the College has itself repeatedly highlighted.

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Huge win for child health and planet as Government announces ban on disposable vapes

24 October 2024

The UK Government has today announced a ban on disposable vapes taking place from 1 June 2025 in England and has highlighted similar bans will be brought forward across the nations.

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�� response to enabling safe quality midwifery services and care in Northern Ireland report

23 October 2024

On 23 May 2023, the Department of Health in NI commissioned Professor Mary Renfrew to take forward a crucial new report looking at Midwifery Services. The report entitled; ‘Enabling Safe, Quality Midwifery Services and Care in Northern Ireland’ aims to develop recommendations for policy, practice, e...

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�� response to recent queries on Physicians Associates in child protection assessments

3 October 2024

The College responds to concerns raised that PAs have taken on roles in child protection medicals. �� is clear that PAs must not replace the role of paediatricians in the delivery of care to children and young people.

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What have the Romans ever done for us?

23 September 2024

And what is the College doing for members in Wales? Dr Nick Wilkinson wants to hear from you! He considers the many achievements during his first year as �� Officer for Wales, working alongside a busy team.

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More action needed to protect children from air pollution say children’s doctors

19 September 2024

As part of their updated position statement, �� is calling for stronger action from the UK government to protect children from the health harms of air pollution.

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Paediatricians concerned by yet another annual decline in childhood vaccination coverage

17 September 2024

NHS Digital data shows coverage decreased for all 14 standard childhood vaccinations reported in 2023-24.

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Forging ahead - President's update

13 September 2024

We may be young as a Royal College, but with more than 23,000 members globally, we are achieving so much together. Steve is pleased to see our concerns reflected in this week's Darzi review into the NHS in England, which were detailed in our own 'blueprint'.

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�� responds to Darzi Review

12 September 2024

Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.

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�� submission of evidence to independent investigation of NHS performance

In August 2024, we submitted evidence to Lord Darzi's independent investigation of the NHS. The review has a focus on assessing patient access to healthcare, the quality of healthcare being provided and the overall performance of the health system. The review team requested that evidence submiss...

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