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Scotland

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

�鶹��ý's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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�鶹��ý responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.

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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus

14 September 2018

The �鶹��ý responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.

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New reflective practice guidance published

12 September 2018

�鶹��ý President Professor Russell Viner reiterates the importance of reflective practice as "crucial for doctors".

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Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people

12 September 2018

The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades and has increased significantly across the whole of Britain in recent years, new research reveals.

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Scottish children to be protected from physical punishment

7 September 2018

�鶹��ý Officer for Scotland "very much welcomes" the bill which is being published at Holyrood this week.

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Businessman donates £50,000 to help tackle indoor air pollution

6 September 2018

The charitable donation will help support the �鶹��ý, as part of a working group, to study the effects of indoor air pollution on child health and what can be done to combat it.

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New plan for 'healthier, wealthier Scotland' announced

5 September 2018

�鶹��ý's Officer for Scotland responds to First Minister's programme for Government, welcoming steps forward for mental health but raising concern over school curriculum.

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Medicines for Children shortlisted for a 2018 HSJ Award

4 September 2018

Our medicines information resource for parents and children is shortlisted for the “Optimisation of Medicines Management” category of the Health Service Journal Award, which celebrates healthcare excellence.

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�鶹��ý Progress+ domain resources: Professional values and behaviours

This curriculum domain encapsulates duty of care, legal and ethical frameworks, advocacy, accountability and responsibility. In addition to the professional values and behaviours required of all doctors (Good Medical Practice), a paediatric trainee must maintain confidentiality, understanding that d...

Paediatric training