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Incorrect media reporting about children and transmission of COVID-19

30 April 2020

A statement about media reports, citing ��, on the transmission of COVID-19 by children.

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Joint letter to Lord Deighton on ongoing PPE supply challenges

27 April 2020

Access to and supply of personal protective equipment remains a significant issue. Last week the Government appointed Lord Deighton to oversee efforts to improve the supply of PPE.

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Migrant charges “unworkable”, say paediatricians

22 April 2020

NHS charging regulations for migrants are “unworkable” and are having a detrimental impact on the wider health system says a new paper published in BMJ Paediatrics Open today.

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Joint statement on care for people with serious illness during COVID-19

7 April 2020

Our President contributes to a joint statement by medical leaders, encouraging people to use the NHS in the usual way in the case of serious illness.

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COVID-19 - statement on delayed presentations

3 April 2020

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on concerns about delayed presentation among children with non-COVID related illness.

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Professional bodies’ response to government advice for pregnant women to reduce social contact

17 March 2020

Royal Colleges respond to new coronavirus guidance for pregnant women.

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Times letters: Doctors urged to take responsibility for NHS

26 February 2020

We responded to calls for doctors to 'take responsibility' for the NHS. Our joint letter was published in The Times.

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Growing evidence linking indoor air pollution and respiratory problems in children

28 January 2020

A joint report by �� and the Royal College of Physicians suggests we need to do more to improve the quality of our indoor air.

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Increasing number of vacancies in vulnerable children and families lead roles across the UK

13 January 2020

Rising demand and workforce shortages are leading to vacancies in vulnerable children and families lead roles across the UK, according to research published today by ��. The findings also reveal that many Trusts, Health Boards, and CCGs have yet to create roles for child deaths, Looked After Chil...

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Tougher baby food regulations needed to improve child health, say experts

27 June 2019

The measure forms part of a range of recommendations made by �� as part of our ambitious “Prevention Vision”. The amount of free sugar in baby food should be reduced and the Government should place a “moratorium” on public health funding cuts, according to bold recommendations outlined today by l...