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�� responds to Children’s Commissioner’s report on waiting times for neurodevelopmental conditions

18 October 2024

This report, using the Children’s Commissioner’s legislative powers, provides new insights into waiting times for children with neurodevelopmental conditions in community health and mental health services in England.

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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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�� 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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�� statement on Thirlwall Inquiry

10 September 2024

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is a core participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry.

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Three quarters of paediatricians already seeing children negatively impacted by long waits for health services as professional body publishes blueprint to transform care 

5 September 2024

�� publishes From left behind to leading the way: a blueprint for transforming child health services in England.

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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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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change publishes report on a just energy transition for health

4 September 2024

This evidence-based policy report was produced in collaboration with �� and other leading health organisations.

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From hot days to healthier futures - tackling air pollution for child health

28 August 2024

After a day with the �� Clean Air team in rural Nottinghamshire, Dr Helena Clements, �� Officer for Climate Change, shares her insights on advocating for cleaner air and driving policy change at local, regional, and national levels to protect children’s health.

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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...