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�鶹��ý announces two new Trustees

29 November 2023

�鶹��ý is delighted to announce two new appointments to their Board of Trustees, Taona Makunganya (pictured left) and Dr Sunil Bhopal (pictured right).

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Report launches today on Type 1 diabetes in communities that experience marginalisation

8 November 2023

The Association for Young People’s Health - funded by the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit at �鶹��ý - reports on its project to understand the experiences of children, young people and families from groups that may be more likely to face marginalisation, on managing their Type 1 diabetes.

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Dr Helena Clements appointed �鶹��ý Officer for Climate Change

2 November 2023

The Officer for Climate Change is an exciting new role for �鶹��ý, and Helena will take up office for an initial period of two years.

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Children and young people fear Government no longer cares about climate change, says �鶹��ý report

19 October 2023

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (�鶹��ý) has published a report detailing children and young people’s first-hand experiences and understanding of climate change, revealing a staggering rise in eco-anxiety among younger generations.

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From poverty to climate change - we want to 'shift the dial' on health inequalities

13 October 2023

Last year we launched our #ShiftTheDial campaign with a focus on poverty. Dr Helen Stewart, �鶹��ý Officer for Health Improvement reflects on the past year and looks forward to our second phase of the programme launching next week.

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�鶹��ý responds to UK Government plans to authorise the use of x-rays in age assessments of children seeking refuge and asylum

14 September 2023

On 12 September 2023, the Government confirmed its plans to authorise the use of x-rays in the age assessment of children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.

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�鶹��ý President introduces our manifesto for the next UK General Election

7 September 2023

As we publish our manifesto for the next UK General Election, Dr Camilla Kingdon explains why this is a crucial opportunity to speak up for children’s health, and how members will be able to get involved.

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�鶹��ý Scotland responds to the Programme for Government 2023-24

6 September 2023

The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.

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How can we prevent the risk of deadly disease outbreaks?

9 August 2023

What you need to know about upcoming changes to the UK’s childhood vaccination programme. Professor Helen Bedford, Immunisation Lead for �鶹��ý explains.

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Progress+ is here! Cathryn and Christine talk us through the new training curriculum

1 August 2023

It has been years in the making, and has engaged countless consultant paediatricians, trainees, College staff and - especially - children and young people. But we're now delighted to launch our new two-level training programme, Progress+! In this short video, two key leaders in its development ch...