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�鶹��ý responds to WHO report ‘Born Too Soon’

10 May 2023

On 10 May 23, the World Health Organisation published their report ‘Born Too Soon’ first initiated in 2012.

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�鶹��ý responds to data published by the UKHSA on measles

5 May 2023

Data published on 4 May 2023 by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there has been a rise in measles cases.

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Uptake of life-saving vaccinations must be increased in Northern Ireland

5 May 2023

Northern Ireland's Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) has today published a report, Pre-School Vaccinations in Northern Ireland. �鶹��ý in NI responds to the report.

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Dr Nick Wilkinson appointed as �鶹��ý Officer for Wales

4 May 2023

Dr Nick Wilkinson has become the new Officer for Wales at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

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Updated standards published to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children in secure settings

24 April 2023

The newly refreshed standards place a greater emphasis on building trusting relationships with children, the continuity of care, listening to their thoughts and wishes and including them in decisions about their care.

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Precious commodity of hope - President's blog

14 April 2023

Camilla reflects on a week of the most significant industrial action ever taken by doctors in the NHS. She signposts the College's industrial action resources as well as reminding members of some opportunities to apply for mentoring and to feed into the GMC National Training Survey.

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�鶹��ý responds to call for evidence on youth vaping

12 April 2023

The UK Government announced their plans to make England smokefree by 2030.

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UKHSA announces JCVI advice offering COVID-19 vaccination to clinically vulnerable children 6 months to 4 years

6 April 2023

Today the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to babies and children aged 6 months to 4 years who are in a clinical risk group.

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�鶹��ý responds to the Hewitt review

5 April 2023

In November 2022, the Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt was commissioned to lead an independent review of integrated care systems in England.

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Health outcomes continue to worsen for UK children – say leading children’s doctors

31 March 2023

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (�鶹��ý) warns that across most indicators, health outcomes are worsening for children who live in deprived areas.