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Response to the NHS Race and Health Observatory report

14 February 2022

On Monday, 14 February 2022, the NHS Race and Health Observatory published a rapid review of ethnic inequalities in healthcare and within the NHS workforce.

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The Great Paediatric Bake Off - episode three!

14 February 2022

Dr Ash Patel hosts a special wellbeing episode of the Great Paediatric Bake Off, with Dr Anna Baverstock and Dr Peter Donnelly baking Nutella stuffed cookies.

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�鶹��ý responds to the publication of a ‘deep dive’ review of maternity services at Cwm Taf

11 February 2022

Following publication of a report by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives in 2019 that identified significant improvements to maternity services needed at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, the Welsh Government set up an Independent Maternity Se...

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Integration White Paper an important opportunity for child health

11 February 2022

On 9 February the UK Government published a White Paper on health and care integration. This sets out a vision for integrated NHS and adult social services in England. �鶹��ý has responded.

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Each of us can play a role in helping others - President's blog

11 February 2022

It’s easy to feel helpless about backlogs and health inequalities, but remember that even small acts can make a difference. And, find out more about ways to get involved in College activities and events.

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Paediatricians respond to elective care backlog report

9 February 2022

On Tuesday 8 February, the Health Secretary published a ‘Delivery plan for tackling the COVID-19 backlog of elective care’. NHS England published an accompanying letter highlighting to senior clinicians how the national body will work with them to take it forward. �鶹��ý responds.

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Paediatricians call on politicians to honour the New Decade, New Approach Agreement

4 February 2022

Yesterday, on 3 February 2022, the First Minister for Northern Ireland (NI) announced his resignation. The announcement has caused concern and confusion around the continuity of the political institutions, the timing of the 2022 election and the progression of outstanding policy and legislation incl...

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�鶹��ý calls on government to address inequalities and health outcomes

3 February 2022

On Wednesday 2 February, the UK Government published a White Paper on Levelling Up. This includes a focus on addressing health disparities in England. The �鶹��ý has responded noting the importance of ensuring that child health inequalities are recognised as a key component of the Government’s levell...

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�鶹��ý updates position statement on age assessment

2 February 2022

Our updated position statement is part of our guidance for paediatricians on refugee and unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people.

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Bringing together several strands - influence and lifelong impact

2 February 2022

An introduction to Professor David Barker, an obstetrician and epidemiologist - and a gentle and thoughtful man - gave shape to what Dr Simon Chapman had maybe known but been unable to define: why he ended up in medicine. Simon introduces our #ChoosePaediatrics theme of the month: the influence and...