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Rachel Reeves to lift two-child benefit cap in November budget Exclusive: Officials exploring options to change rule that affected 1.7 million children in Great Britain last year

We welcome plans to scrap the ineffective and unjust two child limit. To truly achieve the Government’s goal of creating the healthiest generation of children ever, the two child limit must be scrapped entirely.

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Today, we’re launching #ChildCancerSmart alongside campaign ambassador @dramirkhangp.bsky.social - an evidence-based public and professional awareness campaign to improve #EarlyDiagnosis of cancer in children and teenagers aged up to 18 🩵🎗️

Find out more at cclg.org.uk/childcancers...

Cancer is the biggest killer by disease in the UK of children and teenagers. Too many are waiting longer than necessary to be diagnosed ‼️ Research shows that while some are diagnosed quickly after showing symptoms, many may take months or years - we want to close this gap 👇

We want #HealthcareProfessionals to consider the question: 'Could it be cancer?'

If a child has 3 persistent symptoms, 3 GP visits, or 3 weeks of unexplained symptoms, it might be time to call your local on-call paediatrician 📞

cclg.org.uk/childcancers...

#ChildCancerSmart

3 persistent symptoms, 3 GP visits or 3 weeks of unexplained symptoms? We want #HealthcareProfessionals to consider: 'Could it be cancer?'

#ChildCancerSmart Dissemination Lead, @drbobphillips.bsky.social, explains more about our evidence-based approach.

🔗 bit.ly/4lno0Kh

September the 1st marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Early diagnosis is key.

Are you Child Cancer Smart?

#CCAM

Pleased to launch #ChildCancerSmart today, aiming to speed up diagnosis of cancer in children and young people through raising awareness with the public and equipping professionals with tools and resources to help them with diagnosis

It follows several years of research, including a population-based observational study and a lot of systematic reviews, to ensure we have, for the first time, a sound evidence base and a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer and the pathways to diagnosis.

Huge thanks to everyone involved, not least CCLG Early Diagnosis Fellow @headsmartfellow.bsky.social, all of the team involved in this, the children, young people and families who have contributed, and @dramirkhangp.bsky.social for helping to spread the word!

Absolutely delighted to see the Child Cancer Smart campaign launch today.

A campaign steeped in evidence aiming to raise awareness and accelerate diagnosis for all children and young people with cancer.

Huge thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen.

Awhhh happy 25 year anniversary of being Dr Hannah ❤️

New edition of Milestones is here! This issue all about progressing in paediatrics - with tips on Tier 2 Shifts, the portfolio pathway and new PCHCF curriculum.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/membership/m...

@sebjgray.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @hannahbaynes.bsky.social

🏆 RCEM's QIP Competition for 2028-2033 is open! 🏆

Are you a passionate RCEM member with an area of Emergency Care that you believe needs to be prioritised to improve patient care?

Then submit your idea here! - tinyurl.com/5b72np5m

Read more about the competition here: tinyurl.com/bdz5j3wu

Another fantastic issue of Milestones showcasing how to ‘progress in paediatrics’ whichever route you take.

Thank you to James and to everyone who contributed, we wouldn’t be able to do this without you. Please get in touch if you would like to pen something for future issues!

Really proud to have been a part of this team and to sign off with my final editorial comment on such a great edition!

As always - there are some absolute gems to watch out for in here, so well worth reading from cover to cover.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed and continues to do so!

We will miss you so much James, thank you for all you’ve done for Milestones! X

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

Quantifying diagnostic intervals and routes to diagnosis for children and young people with cancer in the UK (Childhood Cancer Diagnosis study, CCD): a population-based observational study This study highlights equal access to diagnosis for sex, ethnicity and IMD, but disparities for age and diagnostic groups. These data will inform professional and public health strategies and health p...

NOW ONLINE @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social: times and routes to diagnosis for children and young people with cancer across the UK, in the Childhood Cancer Diagnosis study (CCD), reported by ‪@headsmartfellow.bsky.social‬ and colleagues #earlydiagnosis
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

It's great to be able to share the results of the landmark Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Study years of work! The aim was for us to quantify diagnostic intervals and referral routes for CYP (0-18) with cancer. (1/7)

Delighted to see the @nihr funded CCD study published today in @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social

Lots to celebrate: sex, ethnicity and IMD does not impact time to diagnosis for CYP w cancer.

But also lots to improve: young people and certain diagnostic groups need urgent attention.

#earlydiagnosis

Recording of my talk to the institute of Health Visiting 👇

The Paeds round is RCPCH regular podcast & we are about to start season 2! I’m looking forward to talking to @sbdrysdale & Prof sir Andy Pollard on vaccination & covering oral health with @DrPeterDay & Dr Greig Taylor! Come find me #RCPCH25 @RCPCHtweets learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/podcasts/…

@rcpch.bsky.social Check out the Children&Young People’s Acute Psychiatric & Psychosocial Emergencies (CYP APEx) simulation activities

A fantastic new course providing you with a risk matrix that will enable you to safely & effectively manage CYP in acute distress! #rcpch25

So pleased you love it. Please be in touch if there’s anything you’d like to pen for us. X

The spring edition of #RCPCHMilestones explores how health professionals can come together to support children and young people – from navigating screen time to adopting a pro-play mindset.

www.rcpch.ac.uk/milestones

@sebjgray.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social

Call to action from Prof Lakhanpaul to support children:

“We really need to look at the child holistically, across sectors, provide wrap around services, and shift focus into the community to prevent problems”

We’ve had a brilliant start to the RCPCH 2025 Conference in Glasgow today!

Check out some of our highlights from Day 1 👇

www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/rcpch-conference-2025-highlights-day-1 #RCPCH25

A brilliant edition bringing together stories of how we can support children & young people! And our most psychedelic cover yet!!!

Always looking for members to write for us and share their experiences, please get in touch if you would like to do so. #RCPCHMilestones

I need a lie down!

Two big things!!