/ en /news-events/news/2026-04/qa-our-new-co-officers-wales <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/qa-our-new-co-officers-wales" hreflang="en">A Q&amp;A with our new Co-Officers for Wales</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">2 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson talk about their priorities, motivations and hopes in their new role as Co-Officers for Wales. Read below to learn more about what they aim to achieve together and why their leadership matters for child health in Wales. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-a588991e82f2628c19cef7fb39174ea755492aed3f323580b54a38a98751c2d9"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0000 7200 at /news-events/news/2026-03/dr-dana-beasley-dr-lizzy-nickerson-appointed-rcpch-co-officers-wales <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/dr-dana-beasley-dr-lizzy-nickerson-appointed-rcpch-co-officers-wales" hreflang="en">Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson appointed °µÍø½ûÇø Co-Officers for Wales </a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">2 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> They will provide senior leadership for the College’s work across Wales, championing children and young people’s health, supporting members and shaping policy and practice alongside partners across the NHS, Government and the wider sector. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-78127fb11527e494fb76a5022799c26f20179514221a711150c8399f690ef57d"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7199 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-welcomes-screen-time-guidance-under-5s <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-welcomes-screen-time-guidance-under-5s" hreflang="en">°µÍø½ûÇø welcomes screen time guidance for under-5s</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">27 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The government has published new guidance to support parents on screen time for children under five. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-71dfb5c41c1b8f076037e68cb3e7a5c1d8fc1f0415140c6a73b2007de4af9187"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/digital-health" hreflang="en">Digital health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:27:12 +0000 7198 at /news-events/news/2026-03/milestones-magazine-members-raising-future-spring-2026 <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/milestones-magazine-members-raising-future-spring-2026" hreflang="en">Milestones magazine for members: Raising the future – spring 2026</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">26 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> This issue explores personal and professional development, highlighting how continual learning can equip paediatricians with the skills and knowledge needed to better support children, young people and families in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-4ff746011a4c27d45aff55bef85623c301be2f81d258764ee0d3c121bb1383cf"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7179 at /news-events/news/2026-03/turning-policy-practice-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/turning-policy-practice-presidents-update" hreflang="en">Turning policy into practice - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">25 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Health systems across the world are under growing pressure as patterns of illness shift, particularly with rising non-communicable diseases and mental health needs. Steve notes that the Westminster government’s new framework sets out how care can move closer to home, and welcomes the recognition of ... </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-88fe5948a0f0966862f48afbf64128c13e3833146df34b64c9c569f3135795d1"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/infectious-diseases" hreflang="en">Infectious diseases</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:58:08 +0000 7193 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-statement-war-middle-east <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-statement-war-middle-east" hreflang="en">°µÍø½ûÇø statement on war in the Middle East</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">24 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (°µÍø½ûÇø) is deeply concerned by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The situation remains volatile and deeply distressing, with children coming to harm and communities living in fear. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-87107d4b21550adba0791d38acadde30a334588b61985461a24ba7db6198bf8b"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/international-crisis" hreflang="en">International crisis</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0000 7191 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-report-long-discharge-waits-children-hospital <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-report-long-discharge-waits-children-hospital" hreflang="en">°µÍø½ûÇø responds to report on long discharge waits for children in hospital</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">24 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Children’s Commissioner has published a report showing children are left waiting for discharge from hospital because of inconsistent community health service, delays with housing or care packages and shortages of specialist placements. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-07f429854f73f6bc30e2b861ba5f86e20c39e9f134d541295fc37f191e8a31e1"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:03:28 +0000 7189 at /news-events/news/2026-03/leading-way-episode-9-compassionate-leadership-challenging-times-will <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/leading-way-episode-9-compassionate-leadership-challenging-times-will" hreflang="en">'Leading the way' episode 9: Compassionate leadership in challenging times, with Will Clement</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">18 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> In this podcast episode, Jonathan spoke with Will, a leadership consultant, executive coach and facilitator, about his extensive work across the NHS and this College. What emerged was a powerful reminder of why compassionate leadership is not optional — it is essential. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-8bc3895a68cae009cd7c702ab08cc120232d4d0f93ae2cd92db22870705429e5"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/leadership" hreflang="en">Leadership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/podcast" hreflang="en">Podcast</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 7185 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-scottish-child-poverty-strategy <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-scottish-child-poverty-strategy" hreflang="en">°µÍø½ûÇø responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">13 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-f6988a9e41b7346e6545adc9383d3394f8a77c6c18182fff3b75accac071942b"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:22:10 +0000 7186 at /news-events/news/2026-03/your-voice-matters-help-shape-your-member-experience <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/your-voice-matters-help-shape-your-member-experience" hreflang="en">Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">11 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> We're inviting members and non-members to complete our 2026 membership survey. Your feedback will help us improve how we communicate with you and inform our strategic priorities. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-6bdb8c002bfc9ac026520bac7069be5abfc9710dd75652a647e99ac19291c84f"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7181 at /news-events/news/2026-03/be-curious-about-school-attendance-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/be-curious-about-school-attendance-presidents-update" hreflang="en">Be curious about school attendance - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">10 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Understanding and addressing school attendance is fast becoming a priority for our members and wider society, and Steve introduces our new position statement with both evidence and practical advice for paediatricians. He also shares updates on our assessment review and policy work across the UK. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-b23c1524a0086130244021edec43c9c6603c2805d32bced7c8080add1ad33033"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/wellbeing-children-young-people" hreflang="en">Wellbeing for children and young people</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:18:56 +0000 7180 at /news-events/news/2026-03/reviewing-programme-assessment-within-progress-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/reviewing-programme-assessment-within-progress-update" hreflang="en">Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">6 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma... </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-a17c9b8165be0fb674efe9e3005cbce233acf5e7e460c703ec7a88d76782993e"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/paediatric-training" hreflang="en">Paediatric training</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/progress-plus" hreflang="en">Progress+</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 7177 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-medical-training-prioritisation-act <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-medical-training-prioritisation-act" hreflang="en">°µÍø½ûÇø responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">6 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-8debd3fe6011e84e899a6dae932805fa9a3092c5226d06434119cf0f41b650bf"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/paediatric-training" hreflang="en">Paediatric training</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:54:17 +0000 7178 at /news-events/news/2026-03/childrens-doctors-act-persistent-school-absences <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/childrens-doctors-act-persistent-school-absences" hreflang="en">Children’s doctors act on persistent school absences</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">4 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (°µÍø½ûÇø) have outlined the role of doctors in supporting children’s school attendance. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-47ecefbe245e3a3c38075b23b8f75693e7223b806539164e36d7ac605405383b"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/press-release" hreflang="en">Press release</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:16:05 +0000 7175 at /news-events/news/2026-03/dr-lynn-macleod-appointed-rcpch-officer-scotland <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/dr-lynn-macleod-appointed-rcpch-officer-scotland" hreflang="en">Dr Lynn Macleod appointed °µÍø½ûÇø Officer for Scotland</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">4 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Lynn Macleod as the new Officer for Scotland. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-50d8b1189acd7032326b125703b7e1ae0454d55923975ea27c26efc33b4840b9"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 7176 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-statement-escalating-conflict-middle-east <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-statement-escalating-conflict-middle-east" hreflang="en">°µÍø½ûÇø statement on the escalating conflict in the Middle East</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">2 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (°µÍø½ûÇø) is deeply concerned by the further escalation of conflict across the Middle East. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-cd108c84f934c18efddae2360807c555f3f3411a0defb9beed59957e5d773a6c"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/international-crisis" hreflang="en">International crisis</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:22:31 +0000 7172 at /news-events/news/2026-02/seeing-rare-why-surveillance-matters <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-02/seeing-rare-why-surveillance-matters" hreflang="en">Seeing the rare: why surveillance matters </a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">27 February 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Each year on the last day of February, Rare Disease Day shines a light on conditions that affect millions worldwide; conditions that most doctors may never encounter. For many families, rarity can mean long diagnostic journeys and uncertainty. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-0e85ceee60f139af3f709cd9fe24192148a50ddec57b5bb8193bdf84db89ae4d"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/bpsu" hreflang="en">BPSU</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/rare-disease" hreflang="en">Rare disease</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 7171 at /news-events/news/2026-02/shining-light-child-health-progress-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-02/shining-light-child-health-progress-presidents-update" hreflang="en">Shining a light on child health progress - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">23 February 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-1278e9e24c875ae73432abf3f52f9c329818075f7289c5e90e758aae8f5a6d2d"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/digital-health" hreflang="en">Digital health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/leadership" hreflang="en">Leadership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/safeguarding" hreflang="en">Safeguarding</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/service-design" hreflang="en">Service design</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:11:44 +0000 7168 at /news-events/news/2026-02/safety-considerations-antibiotic-choice-route-children-patient-safety <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-02/safety-considerations-antibiotic-choice-route-children-patient-safety" hreflang="en">Safety considerations of antibiotic choice and route in children – patient safety spotlight</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">20 February 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> In this personal practice blog, Dr Charlotte Fuller and Dr Sanjay Patel highlight the tools and initiatives available to help paediatric teams balance the need for prompt antibiotics when faced with a child with suspected infection, versus the risks associated with broad-spectrum intravenous antibio... </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-f45f5864cecea6d8a60c096d696b5d2cfefc3b351f1c9a9146dd25f1955b1099"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/patient-safety" hreflang="en">Patient safety</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/quality-improvement" hreflang="en">Quality improvement</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 7151 at /news-events/news/2026-02/transition-online-only-annual-general-meeting-2-june-2026 <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-02/transition-online-only-annual-general-meeting-2-june-2026" hreflang="en">Transition to online only Annual General Meeting on 2 June 2026</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">18 February 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The °µÍø½ûÇø Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 will be delivered in an online format, replacing the previous hybrid format. It will take place on 2 June, three weeks after our annual conference. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-84bdb9e3f9c987b5d6e590e18c1755a19b198832d583e66297433426151fb281"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/governance-regulation" hreflang="en">Governance and regulation</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 7159 at