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Public health

News

Public transport and air pollution: why the new government urgently needs to act

12 July 2024

Dr. Alice Willson, �� Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, reflects on the crucial need for equitable and efficient public transport to reduce air pollution and protect children's health.

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�� responds to Government announcement of independent NHS productivity review

11 July 2024

The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent investigation into the state of the NHS. He has said this is to "uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service".

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Draft Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Strategy (Wales) – consultation response

In June 2024 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the Draft Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Strategy. The aim of the Suicide and Self-harm Strategy is to reduce the number and rates of suicide deaths that have endured over recent years. It also aims to establish a pathway to supp...

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Mental health

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (Wales) – consultation response

In June 2024 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This strategy will replace the previous ten year strategy together for mental health.

Area of medicine

Mental health

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

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�� Commission on Immunisation Access, Uptake and Equity

Rates of uptake of all childhood vaccines in the UK have been declining every year over the past decade. There are significant inequalities in vaccine uptake among population groups and geographical areas in the UK. �� has established a multidisciplinary commission to review what can be done t...

Public health

Vaccination

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College welcomes the introduction of game changing RSV vaccine

25 June 2024

After a headline campaign from ��, England and Scotland have announced a rollout of the RSV vaccine this autumn.

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Paediatricians respond to worrying new research on global impacts of air pollution

19 June 2024

A new report from HEI in partnership with UNICEF details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death.

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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.

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Air Pollution Companion

Welcome to the Air Pollution Companion – a ‘one stop shop’ to learn about air pollution and child health, and integrate it into your practice. This resource was developed by the Clean Air Fund Partnership team, including three Clinical Fellows who worked alongside �� policy experts.

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Spot the difference - addressing social determinants in everyday management

17 June 2024

After attending the Welsh Paediatric Society spring clinical meeting, themed around social determinants of health, Dr Nick Wilkinson �� Wales Officer explores what we can do to address social determinants with the patient in front of us.