RCPCH Child Health Debate, 3 March 2015

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health hosted the Child Health Debate on Tuesday 3 March at its office in London, which was well-attended by members and other organisations.

The debate was chaired by Alastair McLellan, Editor of the Health Service Journal and the panel included:

• Andy Burnham MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health
• Sarah Newton MP, Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party
• Baroness Claire Tyler, Liberal Democrat, House of Lords
• RCPCH President Dr Hilary Cass OBE
• Thines Ganeshamoorthy, RCPCH Youth Advisory Panel member

The panel discussed in detail the challenges such as the UK’s child mortality rate, obesity levels and mental health needing a coordinated approach across departments. This requires a cross-government strategy for improving the physical, mental and emotional health of children and young people.

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