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Poverty

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��: Action needed on poverty and high sugar products as childhood obesity rates persist

5 November 2024

Paediatricians call for action as obesity levels among children starting their first year of school have increased to almost one in ten.

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�� responds to the Autumn budget

30 October 2024

The Government has delivered their first budget statement post-election.

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Social Justice and Social Security Committee (Scottish Parliament): Child Poverty Act - consultation response

In September 2024, we responded to a call for evidence from the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on the Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty Act 2017. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

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Poverty

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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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�� responds to Scottish Government’s ‘Programme for Government’

5 September 2024

The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.

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RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update

16 August 2024

As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...

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Paediatricians call for fund to help lower-income families attend healthcare appointments

8 August 2024

Families have reported missing paediatric appointments because of the financial cost associated with attending one, which averages at £35 per visit.

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King’s Speech: �� hopeful that new Government can prioritise health and wellbeing of children

17 July 2024

�� is encouraged to see a number of child health focused policies in King’s Speech.

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A major change in UK politics - President’s update

5 July 2024

Steve reflects on the UK General Election and highlights key Labour party manifesto commitments relating to child health. He also congratulates Dr Hilary Cass on her peerage, and there are chances for you to get involved in two important College surveys.

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�� responds to JRF’s hardship on primary schools and primary and community healthcare report

18 June 2024

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published research exploring what impact rising hardship is having in classrooms and primary and community healthcare settings across Britain.