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Written question asked by Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Paediatrics: Impact Assessments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an Equality Impact Assessment was carried out on the implementation of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s 2021 guidance on Perplexing Presentations and Fabricated or Induced Illness.

Answer

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is independent of the Government, and we are not aware of any Equality Impact Assessment being carried out in relation to their guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27099
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Equality Paediatrics Impact assessments
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk