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�鶹��ý joins global call for emergency action to tackle climate change

6 September 2021

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (�鶹��ý) has joined calls for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health.

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�鶹��ý response to JCVI update on 16-17-year-olds and COVID-19 vaccination

4 August 2021

Dr Camilla Kingdon, �鶹��ý President, responds to the announcement from the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) that 16-17-year-olds are to be offered a first COVID-19 vaccine dose. JCVI advice for children aged 12-15-years-old regarding COVID-19 vaccination remains unchanged fro...

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�鶹��ý response to JCVI advice regarding children and COVID-19 vaccination

19 July 2021

The �鶹��ý responds to the Government announcement that they have accepted the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) regarding children and young people and COVID-19 vaccination.

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An unnerving week, but some good news, too – President’s blog: 16 July 2021

16 July 2021

Our wonderful festival of sport ended on a sour note, says Camilla, but a child's brave remark brings hope. There's profound disappointment too at the recent UK government decision to reduce overseas aid. But, we’ve seen some good news for clinicians in difficult cases and for our academic journal.

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�鶹��ý responds to National Food Strategy

15 July 2021

Dr Max Davie, �鶹��ý Officer for Health Improvement, responds to the publication of the National Food Strategy.

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�鶹��ý President responds to vote on ODA

13 July 2021

Dr Camilla Kingdon, �鶹��ý President, responds to the vote that took place in the House of Commons on 13 July 2021, affirming the proposed reduction to the ODA budget.

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�鶹��ý responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill

6 July 2021

�鶹��ý President, Dr Camilla Kingdon, responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill, which is the most substantive piece of health legislation for nearly a decade.

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�鶹��ý responds to Government announcement regarding junk food advertising

24 June 2021

Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie, responds to the Government’s announcement that it will ban junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV from 2023.

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Officer for Ireland message - June 2021

21 June 2021

Dr Ray Nethercott sets out some key observations on the Northern Ireland policy landscape; the recently published NI Executive Child poverty Strategy report and; the next steps the College are taking to respond to the ongoing Department of Health's consultation, Duty of Candour and Being Open.

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Galvanising us to action – President’s blog: 18 June 2021

18 June 2021

Camilla reflects on an energetic �鶹��ý Conference Online with desire for action, engagement and "being boat rockers". She congratulates Andrew Pollard for his extraordinary services in the pandemic and highlights new opportunities for our members.