UK’s professional body for child health and paediatric training
UK emergency departments face rising violence and discrimination against staff as overcrowding and long waits persist. A RCEM survey shows most workers report abuse, with calls for urgent action from government and NHS leadership.
Health Secretary has announced plans to treat e-cigarettes like tobacco, moving them behind counters and removing displays in shops, airports and duty-free zones. The move aims to curb youth vaping while acknowledging vapes’ role in helping adults quit smoking.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns that child health outcomes across 12 indicators have worsened or stalled in England. The report highlights persistent inequality, with deprivation and ethnicity shaping outcomes. Officials urge explicit targets, better data and long-term investment to improve child health and reduce disparities.
A comprehensive review links vaping to respiratory and other health harms in children and young people, with warnings about pregnancy exposure. UK officials are urged to extend restrictions to limit flavours and marketing to protect youths while continuing to support smoking cessation for adults.
A UK study finds most pouch-based baby foods do not meet guidelines for complementary foods, showing high sugar and salt levels and misleading labeling. Regulators are urged to tighten rules and consider mandatory standards to protect infant health; the research covers 298 products across six supermarkets.