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Doctors need “protected time” for research

10 July 2019

Today, the Royal College of Physicians in Wales has called for doctors to be given dedicated time to carry out research. �鶹��ý President, Professor Russell Viner responds.

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We all have a stake in research and evidence generation - it makes a difference

28 May 2019

As your new VP for Science and Research, Nick introduces his own journey into child health research and what we are doing to increase research capacity and build evidence for improving care.

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Government responds to Science and Tech Committee report on social media impact

23 May 2019

The �鶹��ý welcomes the Government's commitment to protect children online but, to inform future policy and public advice, says it must go further to ensure researchers have access to high quality data.

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New childhood disability fellowship for postdoctoral researchers

20 May 2019

This exciting new funding partnership will see dedicated investment of £263,000 for a real impact on the lives and health of children with disabilities across the UK.

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�鶹��ý responds to new research linking childhood weight and height to renal cancer

29 April 2019

At the European Congress on Obesity, which is being held in Glasgow this week, research will be presented about the associations between childhood body size and the risk of renal cancer. Dr Max Davie, �鶹��ý Officer for Health Improvement, responds.

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Health for All Children 5 is launched at the �鶹��ý

28 March 2019

Last night we welcomed civil servants, clinicians and colleagues from a variety of organisations to celebrate the launch of the latest edition in the Health for All Children series. Fully updated, it provides a review of the evidence supporting child health programmes in the UK.

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Scottish children still miss out on basic rights

28 February 2019

�鶹��ý's Officer for Scotland responds to new 'children in families with limited resources' data as one in five children in Scotland miss out on basic rights such as a warm winter coat and outdoor space

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Vice President election 2019 results announced

29 January 2019

The �鶹��ý is pleased to announce the results of the recent Vice Presidential elections. Dr Simon Clark has been elected Vice President for Health Policy and Professor Nick Bishop has been elected Vice President for Science and Research. They will take up their posts on 6 March 2019.

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Focus magazine for members - winter 2018

11 January 2019

Read about �鶹��ý hopes for the NHS England Long Term Plan, thoughts and solutions to winter pressures, Paediatrics 2040, a two-year project to set our vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK, and more...

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"A mixed year for paediatrics" - a quick look back at 2018 and our focus for next year

20 December 2018

As we approach the end of 2018, Russell looks forward to our work in the coming year - with the election of two Vice President roles and a strong focus on the paediatric workforce.