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Delighted to see the Child Cancer Smart campaign launch today.
This evidence-based campaign aims to close the gap for CYP experiencing lengthier intervals to diagnosis.
Thank you to @DrAmirKhanGP for being our ambassador and raising awareness to accelerate diagnosis for all!
Today, we’re launching #ChildCancerSmart alongside campaign ambassador @DrAmirKhanGP - 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/childcancersmart
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LED candles make great alternatives to candles with flames. But, they may contain easily accessible button batteries that can badly hurt or kill a child if swallowed.
So, please check the button battery compartments are secure.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/halloween/
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Thunderstorm can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma.
If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.
ALT Illustration of a person using an inhaler during a thunderstorm, with dark clouds, rain and lightning overhead. Text reads: “If you have been prescribed an inhaler, carry it with you during periods of thundery weather.” NHS logo in the top right.
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Some reusable water balloons contain tiny high-strength magnets which can pop out easily.
These can rip through a child’s gut if swallowed, causing very serious and even life-threatening injuries.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/10-dangerous-pro…
#WaterFights #SummerSafety #ChildHealth
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It’s scary to think about but if a fire breaks out children often hide from it because they’re scared. This makes it harder to find and rescue them.
So, talk to your child about what to do in an emergency and plan and practice your escape plan together.
capt.org.uk/resources/fire-s…
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Everyone says young people believe ANYTHING they see on the Internet - so why are 75% of young people using official resources like the NHS website and app while only 5% say high engagement on social media makes them think a source is trustworthy? Something to think about...
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Booking for the MenB vaccine opens today.
If you're aged 17 or 18 or starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn, you may be eligible for the MenB vaccine.
✅ Two doses are essential for protection.
Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/book-menb
ALT How to get your MenB Vaccine. If you are aged 17 to 18 (born 1 Sept 2007 to 31 August 2008) book online from 13 July. If you are starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn and born on or after 21 July 2001, visit a participating pharmacy form 20 July. Find out more at nhs.uk/book-menb. Two doses are essential for protection.
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The NIHR-supported General Paediatric Incubator is seeking views on general and community child health research.
The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and is open for responses until 17 July. It aims to identify research priorities to shape future research funding.
Complete the survey: southampton.qualtrics.com/jf…
ALT Survey General and community child health research Open for responses until 17 July
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Has your child missed one or both doses of their MMR or MMRV vaccine?
The NHS MMRV vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
If your child is invited, book their appointment with your GP practice.
More info ➡️ nhs.uk/mmrv
ALT Smiling toddler with curly hair wearing a white shirt with orange spots, NHS logo above, and text urging parents to check if their child missed MMR or MMRV vaccination.
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With rising temperatures, older children may be tempted to cool off in open water like rivers, lakes or reservoirs. But even on a very hot day, open water in the UK can still be dangerously cold.
More tips: capt.org.uk/summer-water-saf…
#ColdWaterShock #DrowningPreventionWeek
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The NIHR-supported General Paediatric Incubator is seeking views on general and community child health research.
The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and is open for responses until 30 June. It aims to identify research priorities to shape future research funding.
Complete the survey: southampton.qualtrics.com/jf…
ALT Survey General and community child health research Open for responses until 30 June
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It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.
Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.
If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinic.
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Professionals interested in developing their research career in child health can find out more at an education and networking event.
The conference is aimed at early career researchers from all professional backgrounds and takes place on 22 June at University College London.
Find out more: forms.office.com/e/uS2xSEjPB…
ALT Education and networking event Stepping into paediatric research 22 June, 9am-5pm Building research capacity through incubators
🚨 Calling all current year 13s and anyone under 25 starting university 🚨
Free 2 dose MenB vaccine!
🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.
Who can have it:
🏫 All current Year 13s
🧑🎓 Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25
ALT MenB Vaccine Available for a limited time from late July 2026 Who is eligible? All current year 13 students (or of equivalent age) Anyone aged under 25 starting university or moving into further education halls of residence for the first time this autumn Two doses are essential for protection
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Small changes make a big difference to your child’s safety.
Which simple change could you make today?
#ChildSafetyWeek #ChildSafety
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"I dreamt-up the concept of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and persuaded ministers that we needed it."
In 2006, @UKAMREnvoy laid the foundations for a research system that would transform health and care in England.
Watch her interview and learn about the bold ambition behind NIHR’s creation, the importance of securing long-term investment in research, and the drive to ensure that evidence informs policy and practice. #NIHR20
➡️ nihr.ac.uk/nihr20/leadership…
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It’s easy to see why younger children might mistake magnets for brightly coloured sweets.
But, if swallowed, strong magnets can rip through a child’s gut, causing life-threatening injuries.'
Learn more: capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/
#ChildSafety #ChildHealth
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The CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association team is at the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) Conference #RCPCH26 over the next 3 days sharing #ChildCancerSmart resources to support professionals diagnose children and young people's cancer.
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Just got my ticket for PREMIER 2026 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Conference - have you?
9th-10th June, Winchester.
Last day for early bird ticket prices!!
premierwessex.org/conference…
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📣 New CCLG TYA Cancer Research Centre
We're excited to announce a new initiative to tackle underfunded cancer research for #TYACancer - funding work shaped by young people and families to transform evidence, policy and care.
More to come soon... ✨ bit.ly/4uhzgg3
