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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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Climate change and air pollution update

13 May 2019

The �鶹��ý shares the concerns of its members about the damaging effects of climate change, and in particular air pollution, on child health.

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Impact of social media and screen use on young people’s health – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee Inquiry on the impact of social media and screen use on young people’s health. We welcome the opportunity to respond to this inquiry as promoting both the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is a continued...

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Wellbeing for children and young people

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Adverse childhood experiences – consultation response

In 2017 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into evidence-based early-years intervention.

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Infant health

Health inequalities

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Safeguarding

Child protection

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Physical activity – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to UKactive KIDS’ consultation on children’s health and physical activity. We welcome efforts to encourage children and young people to regularly partake in physical activity, which has physical and mental health benefits to their health.

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Public health

Nutrition

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Ultra low emission zone protecting children in London

8 April 2019

The Mayor of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has now come into force. �鶹��ý welcomes the move, but says we also need to see employers and schools encouraging and facilitating better use of public transport and active travel options.

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New screen time research published - �鶹��ý responds

5 April 2019

�鶹��ý responds to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".

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A focus on children's wellbeing - reflections on our St David's Day Conference

29 March 2019

For the final chapter in the "fetal life to adulthood" series devised by Dr Abby Parish, ST6 trainee at Swansea's Singleton Hospital, this year's conference looked at mental health and wellbeing. Here Abby reflects on another successful event before she leaves her position as our Wales Trainee Repre...

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�鶹��ý responds to impact of social media on young people inquiry

18 March 2019

The APPG on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing call for more research and tighter social media regulation. �鶹��ý responds saying social media has benefits as well as threats and the full impact of some are still unknown, "that’s why inquiries that explore this unchartered te...

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�鶹��ý responds to Scottish Government funding announcement

6 March 2019

The Scottish Government has today announced that more than £50 million is to be spent on improving access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers. Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.