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We use our members' expertise and experience to promote child health and inform our responses to current news.

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New family activity programme launched by ukactive

22 October 2018

The �鶹��ý is collaborating with ukactive, EdComs, Places for People �鶹��ýs and Liverpool John Moores University in a newly funded Sport England programme.

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A real life Peter Pan: what I love about my job

18 October 2018

Sebastian Gray, a consultant in Salisbury, explains why working in child health is like being part of a big family, and how to spot the paediatricians in your hospital (hint: they may not drive the fanciest car).

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England falling behind other European countries in the race to improve children’s health, reveals new report

15 October 2018

The �鶹��ý has launched a new report, Child health in 2030 in England: comparisons with other wealthy countries, which uses long-term historical data to project outcomes for children and young people's health in 2030.

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Children are amazing and they deserve amazing people to look after them

12 October 2018

Nick Schindler, an ST5 based in the East of England, explains why he chose to pursue a career in paediatrics.

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Latest obesity statistics published

11 October 2018

�鶹��ý's Dr Max Davie welcomes the Government's obesity prevention efforts but calls for more support for those already overweight as latest stats reveal 20% of children are obese by age 11.

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�鶹��ý responds to Prime Minister's World Mental Health day announcement

10 October 2018

To mark World Mental Health Day, the Prime Minister has made a series of announcements on mental health.

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Human Factors training to be rolled out for GMC investigators

10 October 2018

The General Medial Council has announced that all their fitness to practise decision makers, case examiners and clinical experts are to receive Human Factors training, and advice on modifying investigation processes, as part of a collaboration agreed with Oxford University’s Patient Safety Academy.

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Focus magazine for members - autumn 2018

9 October 2018

Read about child health and the political landscape, the new ICYP Engagement committee, new course series, neonatal care findings and more…

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Daily doses of vitamin D important for child health say doctors

5 October 2018

Vitamin D helps in the development of healthy, strong bones and to prevent rickets. �鶹��ý reiterates the importance of babies and children taking supplementation.

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�鶹��ý responds to Welsh Assembly member's proposals on a 20mph speed limit

3 October 2018

The �鶹��ý supports calls in the Welsh Assembly for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in built up, residential areas in Wales.