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Public health

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�� launches action in support of the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill

15 February 2023

15 February 2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah. Ella was the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Since her death, Ella’s mother Rosamund has campaigned tirelessly for clean air to become a human right.

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�� responds to Welsh dentistry inquiry

15 February 2023

The Welsh Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee has published the findings of its inquiry into dentistry in Wales.

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�� responds to rollout of Family Hubs in England

10 February 2023

DHSC have announced that seventy-five areas will receive up to £300 million of investment up to 2025, with new family hubs offering support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for children with special education needs and disabilities.

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�� responds to the Welsh Government’s plan to address NHS workforce challenges

3 February 2023

The National Workforce Implementation Plan has been published in response to the additional demands on the NHS workforce since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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�� responds to Social Care Review Implementation Strategy

3 February 2023

The government has published a long-term strategy to ‘fix’ children’s social care.

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Celebrating unsung heroes – President’s blog

3 February 2023

In a tough week for the child health agenda in the UK, Camilla encourages us to continue to advocate on children's behalf. She also shares her gratitude for the efforts of some of our overseas partners and our subspecialty groups.

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�� responds to Refugee Council’s report ‘The Truth �� Channel Crossings’

2 February 2023

The report shows that 20% those who crossed the channel in small boats are children.

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UK Government finally confirms that the long-awaited Health Disparities White Paper is shelved

26 January 2023

Today (26 January) the UK Government finally confirmed that the Health Disparities White Paper will not be going ahead.

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�� responds to JRF’s UK Poverty 2023 report

26 January 2023

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on poverty in the UK shows that a million children under 4 are growing up in poverty.

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�� responds to EHRC report ‘Children’s rights in Great Britain’

25 January 2023

Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report to the United Nations raises a number of concerns on the health, wellbeing and living standards of children in England and Wales.