Camilla Kingdon
@CamillaKingdon
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Neonatologist, Past President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Chair of Healthy Air Coalition
London, England
Joined August 2013
I asked Jim Mackey today about @CamillaKingdon report into paediatric audiology...he said the NHS has got to be more curious about areas that are not in the spotlight, the so-called Cinderella services like child audiology:
šØ Exclusive: A damning inquiry will reveal tomorrow how NHS leaders ignored warnings over unsafe hearing tests 12 years ago leaving 300 children permanently disabled. @CamillaKingdon labels it a "disaster" and calls for a change in leadership: https://t.co/sxDQHpbHyj
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Sunday Times interview with Dr Camilla Kingdon ahead of the publication of her paediatric audiology review tomorrowā¦
šØ Exclusive: A damning inquiry will reveal tomorrow how NHS leaders ignored warnings over unsafe hearing tests 12 years ago leaving 300 children permanently disabled. @CamillaKingdon labels it a "disaster" and calls for a change in leadership: https://t.co/sxDQHpbHyj
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šØ The Kingdon Review reveals systemic failings in UK children's hearing services. Urgent reform is needed to prevent further harm. BAA stands ready to act. Let's ensure no child is left behind. š Read the full BAA response and access the Kingdon review https://t.co/UItyP1P4nW
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309 children are known to have been harmed after being misdiagnosed by audiology services between 2018 and 2023 but this was probably an underestimate. āIām not confident in anything about this programme. More children could have been harmed," said @CamillaKingdon
šØ Exclusive: A damning inquiry will reveal tomorrow how NHS leaders ignored warnings over unsafe hearing tests 12 years ago leaving 300 children permanently disabled. @CamillaKingdon labels it a "disaster" and calls for a change in leadership: https://t.co/sxDQHpbHyj
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Hundreds of deaf children misdiagnosed in @NHSEngland ādisasterā: Many were wrongly given the all-clear when they needed hearing aids or cochlear implants, permanently stunting their development, says @CamillaKingdon report https://t.co/1CyG9g5nSA via @ShaunLintern
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Many were wrongly given the all-clear when they needed hearing aids or cochlear implants, permanently stunting their development
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@wesstreeting responds with a v strong statement: āFor years, hundreds of children with deafness were failed by a system that should have protected them. Dr Kingdon'sāÆreport exposes a decade ofāÆunacceptable failings ā not just in the NHS, but in what is now my own dept too..."
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For years, hundreds of babies and children with deafness were failed by a system that should have protected them. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. A decade of unacceptable failure uncovered. Iām very sorry to those families affected and Iām taking action to fix it.
@wesstreeting responds with a v strong statement: āFor years, hundreds of children with deafness were failed by a system that should have protected them. Dr Kingdon'sāÆreport exposes a decade ofāÆunacceptable failings ā not just in the NHS, but in what is now my own dept too..."
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The Kingdon inquiry has just been published. Read here: https://t.co/fYWK6ew9a0 One of the worst scandals - robbing hundreds of children of their life chances:
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Sets out the final report from the independent review of childrenās hearing services in England.
šØ Exclusive: A damning inquiry will reveal tomorrow how NHS leaders ignored warnings over unsafe hearing tests 12 years ago leaving 300 children permanently disabled. @CamillaKingdon labels it a "disaster" and calls for a change in leadership: https://t.co/sxDQHpbHyj
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The Kingdon about how hundreds of deaf children were misdiagnosed has struck me deeply ā because this is personal. We were the lucky ones as my son caught up, despite 5 yrs of silence. But Iāll never get back those lost years. My heart aches for families affectedš
The Kingdon inquiry has just been published. Read here: https://t.co/fYWK6ew9a0 One of the worst scandals - robbing hundreds of children of their life chances:
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"This is a watershed moment." Today @DHSCgovuk published @CamillaKingdon's review into childrenās hearing services. There is no doubt ā there must never be a repeat of the issues which have put at risk the futures of many deaf children. Our full response:
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āThe publication of the Kingdon Review into childrenās hearing services marks a watershed moment for paediatric audiology and early support for deaf children to be able to achieve their potential in...
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As a childrenās nurse & mum, I want to reinforce: š Paracetamol is safe when used as directed & doesnāt cause autism š Immunisations protect our children Letās stay focused on the evidence & help every child thrive āØ
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2 eminent vice chancellors opening our Opportunities Summit laying out why universities have a key stake in childrenās health and wellbeing both locally, regionally and nationally. Wow! Donāt we need more of this? ā¦@IPAWorldorgā© ā¦@RCPCHtweetsā© ā¦@CfYoungLivesā©
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And weāre off! Super exciting day ahead of us focussing on how we can secure a better future for all our children ā¦@CfYoungLivesā© ā¦@ChildoftheNort1ā© ā¦@RCPCHtweetsā©
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This is incredibly important and adds to our increasing knowledge of the harm of air pollution - already well described in the newborn brain and so many other organ systems @HealthyAirLDN @EllaRobertaFdn @CleanAirFund
2. In @ScienceMagazine today an important report on PM 2.5 increasing the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) with dementia (Lewy bodies, LBD) with 3 parts (A,B,C) A. Higher risk in >56 million Medicare population with chronic PM2.5 exposure for PD and LBD https://t.co/zUyuNVjlL0
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What can Marthaās Rule learn from Ryanās Rule? | Archives of Disease in Childhood
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In 2024, National Health Service (NHS) England took a pivotal step towards improving patient-centric care by announcing the rollout of Marthaās Rule across over 100 NHS hospitals. Named after...
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šØ Just a few days left! Join our flagship induction workshop : āSupporting Paediatricians New to the NHSā šļø Donāt miss this chance to hear from Prof Steve Turner, President of @RCPCHtweets! š The ultimate induction for paediatricians beginning their NHS journey. ā
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Welcome to our Soft Landing flagship workshop, aims to prepare paediatricians to survive and then thrive in their first job in the NHS
We are honoured to welcome Prof Steve Turner to our induction workshop @RCPCHtweets @SteveTurnerABDN
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Iām really proud of this policy blueprint from @HealthyAirUK It lays out some well thought through recommendations for govt and provides the science underpinning it. Air pollution is now the 2nd biggest contributor to illness and death globally - we have to do better
Today, @HealthyAirUK launch a new blueprint showing how Govt can improve air quality: šÆHealthy air targets š„Phase out wood burning šCut traffic š¾Cleaner farming Everyone deserves #ClearAir. Read more: https://t.co/nFEjVqQ8Fm
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Today we launched our new report which highlights how Clean Air Clinics are tackling air pollution, poor housing and child health inequalities. We are now calling for urgent, cross-departmental action to protect children's health. Read more: https://t.co/XFszkdLK8V
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Air pollution must be recognised as a public health issue. For #CleanAirDay we are publishing our new report 'A breath of fresh air', which highlights the growing evidence about the increased range of health impacts linked to air pollution. With impacts on both mortality and
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Congratulations to our Officer for Child Protection, Professor Andrew Rowland, who has been honoured with an OBE in this yearās Kingās Birthday Honours in recognition of contributions to the safeguarding and protection of childrenās rights. Read more: https://t.co/ObPRlir90B
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