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The RCPCH is represented in Northern Ireland by the Ireland Executive Committee and supported by policy and public affairs staff in Belfast. #ChoosePaediatrics
Following on from #CollaborativeHealthCare Report launch on community paediatrics last week we must express thanks to Colin McGrath, MLA, our report launch sponsor, who today in NI Assembly Plenary Session highlighted report findings, core themes & rec.s in a Member statement.
On Thursday, MPs will get a chance to debate children’s health. Ahead of this, RCPCH’s Dr Mike McKean and Dr Simon Opher MP have written about the crisis in children’s health and the opportunity we now have to reverse it.
Children and young people in the UK have some of the worst health outcomes in Europe. If we fail to invest in children’s health today, it will cost the country tomorrow Write Simon Opher MP and @RCPCHtweets' Dr Mike McKean politicshome.com/opinion/articl…
Thank you to Alex Tennant @nichildcom for presenting at the @RCPCHIreland #CollaborativeHealthCare report launch last week and to the CYP who attended from @nichildcom & @RCPCH_and_Us. CYP views are essential in influencing and shaping policy and practice on child health.
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We welcome the rollout of RSV vaccinations for infants and babies born before 32 weeks. This is a significant step in protecting the most vulnerable, and we’re pleased that our calls to expand the RSV vaccinations have been heard. Our full response: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…
“I am deeply concerned by the condition of children arriving at frontline health services...This is a crisis that demands decisive action from government." Dr Helen Stewart in @Independent today on our new report with @CPAGUK. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
Measles is back on the rise. This webinar gives paediatricians an essential update on how to recognise, manage and prevent measles in children. Watch this webinar: ow.ly/yqHX50Wl3tO
Children’s Commissioners are standing united in demanding urgent change for the millions of children growing up in poverty across the UK. Read full statement shorturl.at/4c7ZL @ChrisNICCY @ChildrensComm @childcomwales @CYPCS
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