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Looking back at members' experiences during the two world wars

12 November 2023

Today people across the country are commemorating Remembrance Day. Before founding the British Paediatric Association, many of our early members saw military action during the First World War. During the Second World War some members were on the front line and others continued treating children even...

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�鶹��ý responds to latest National Child Mortality Database figures

10 November 2023

The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) has published a report summarising the number of child deaths up to 31 March 2023.

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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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�鶹��ý Wales responds to Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee report on child poverty

8 November 2023

The Welsh Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee calls for a dedicated Minister for Babies, Children and Young People to be appointed to provide a more coherent response to the scourge of child poverty.

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An important week for patient safety - President’s blog

3 November 2023

Camilla updates on the latest in the world of patient safety with the launch of the national Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) and recommendations on Martha’s Rule. There are also opportunities to get involved in service recovery and a reminder to eligible members to vote in our President elect...

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�鶹��ý responds to Patient Safety Commissioner’s recommendations on Martha’s Rule

3 November 2023

This week the Patient Safety Commissioner wrote to Health Secretary, Steve Barclay outlining her recommendations for Martha’s Rule.

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New tool for spotting deterioration in children released for roll out in England

3 November 2023

Paediatricians and other child health professionals based in England can now start transitioning towards using the new inpatient Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) chart which has been released by NHS England for use today.

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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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New report from NHS Providers: Reducing health inequalities faced by children and young people

1 November 2023

NHS Providers have published a new report focusing on health inequalities faced by children and young people and how trusts play a key role in ensuring better health outcomes.

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Report on epilepsy in communities that experience marginalisation launched today

1 November 2023

The engagement project, by the Association for Young People's Health, shares understanding of experiences from young people with epilepsy who are based in communities that experience marginalisation. This news article shares background information on the scoping and set up of the engagement project ...