Melissa Ashe

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

"It is wholly unjust that these vulnerable children should bear the greatest burden in terms of climate change." @RCPCHPresident in @Guardiannews on why we're calling for Government action to #ShiftTheDial on climate change and child health inequalities.
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[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

Today we joined with leading medical bodies to condemn the Government’s plan to detain refugee children because we know it could cause horrific harm to their physical and mental health with lifelong consequences.

#TogetherWithRefugees

https://t.co/quwZJo7NsA

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

The key points about vaping (E-cigarettes) can be easily summarised.

If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape; marketing vapes to children is utterly unacceptable.

I expand on these points in the article below.

https://t.co/S6hrC0Y7BF

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

@CPlunkettReilly Congratulations Caitlin! Amazing!

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

NHS England is seeking paediatric clinicians for an #NHS111 clinical assessment pilot. This will involve undertaking paid shifts for NHS 111 for the next 6-12 months. For more information and how to apply, see ⬇️

https://t.co/K5HIgun9Wk

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

Important story from @independent. Child waiting lists are rising, with potentially catastrophic impacts for children & families.

@DHSCgovuk & others must meaningfully prioritise children’s care in parity with adults. This is far too often not the case https://t.co/KnHaZlrCjf

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the tragic death of Ella Kissi-Debrah from air pollution. The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill - #EllasLaw - is her legacy.

Show your support by asking your MP to support the Bill: https://t.co/5cFtIXLLWz

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

@DrCBattersby I’m so sorry Cheryl. Sending love and light ♥️

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

As paediatricians, we fully appreciate parents might worry about the news on higher levels of #GroupStrepA - This is a very common bacteria that can be treated with antibiotics, and serious complications from the infection are rare.

See more info here: https://t.co/TaZChgRiNY

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

With a new UK chancellor in post today now is the time to be taking vital action on childrens health inequalities
🚨 calling all @RCPCHtweets members. It’s time to #ShiftTheDial on child health 👫

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

We’re calling on Government to take vital action on child health inequalities and poverty across the UK.

With the number of children living in poverty expected to reach 5m by 2030, its time to #ShiftTheDial on child health: https://t.co/hRylYHrQ0w

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

Today we launch our #FeedtheFuture campaign calling on @GOVUK to give Free School Meals to more children.

This will support families during the #CostOfLivingCrisis and guarantee children a hot meal daily.

Please support the campaign & write to your MP: https://t.co/gqb2DExska

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

Check out this job ⁦@RCPCHtweets⁩ 💥 it’s an exciting time to join us. Brilliant and ambitious colleagues; an enormous learning & development offer; 40-60 home/office split; interesting and academic portfolio of work. DM me for more! 👋🏼 https://t.co/IVNc9GXkCw

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

Calling all paediatricians 🚨 fancy getting stuck in with some really challenging and fun, influential CYP voice and engagement work? Check out the below or get in touch for a chat 👇👇👇

[RCPCH_and_Us @RCPCH_and_Us]

📢Calling all @RCPCHtweets Members📢

We're looking for 2 members to join the RCPCH Engagement Committee, working with young people, parents/carers, sector reps & members at weekends on engagement.

Deadline 3 Oct so have a look this week & apply!
https://t.co/upZziuruoV

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

Health inequalities are avoidable and unfair. One young person told us “everyone is entitled to be healthy, happy and well, to be loved, not to be hungry and be looked after”. We’ll continue to be reminded @RCPCHtweets 💔

It’s time to #ShiftTheDial

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

Evidence shows that child poverty is a key driving factor in health inequalities.

Paediatricians see this in clinics and hospitals across the UK, with child poverty leading to poorer health outcomes for children and young people: https://t.co/qe56t5S9tp

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

@julieannmaney @RCPCHIreland @RCPCHtweets Great to see your advocacy! A reminder that our health inequalities toolkit will be published tomorrow!

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'filipendulous' (19th century): hanging by a thread.

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

Brilliant explainer for why @RCPCHtweets has been lobbying for a unique common identifier for children 👏🏼 The transformation and possibilities are endless… nice one @shahrakhee

[Rakhee Shah @shahrakhee]

Pleased to see our editorial ‘Data sharing measures exclude children’ in print @DrDougalH @GabrielleAlphon @ImperialCHU @KathEvans2 @ncbtweets #NHSConfedExpo #ICSs @bmj_latest

[Poppy Jaman OBE She/Her পপি জামান @PoppyJaman]

Today is ladies day at Ascot & 1000+ of us Asian women were there wearing sarees & fascinators. This event has been led by a group called Doctors in Sarees from the NHS. It’s the first time so many sarees were seen there. A little nudge towards fostering belonging. 😉

[Melissa Ashe @MelissaAshe]

Plugged into @RCPCHtweets event for Ambassadors to “Get Ready for ICS”. Find out more about becoming an Ambassador: https://t.co/9YoXS0ymZX