Climate action in paediatrics & child health - our podcast on COP26 and beyond

12/02/21 • 33 min

Our Treasurer Liz Marder reflects on COP26 with Dr Richard Smith from the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, discussing what it means for child health, and what needs to come next in terms of global climate action. We also hear from RCPCH President Camilla Kingdon and consultant paediatrician Dr Bernadette O’Hare about the new RCPCH position statement on the impact of climate change on global child health, including tips on what paediatricians can do to support this important issue which is already affecting almost all children around the world. See more and download transcript

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In this episode, our Chief Executive, Jo Revill speaks with RCPCH President, Camilla Kingdon about COVID-19 vaccination in children and young people, a complex issue with much public focus. They discuss the need for transparent information, how consent works and what the College is doing to represent the insights of both paediatricians and young people.

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