Health policy

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Corporate parenting: part 6 code of practice on looked after and accommodated children - consultation response

In October 2025, we responded to a Welsh Government consultation on proposed changes to the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 part 6 code of practice (looked after and accommodated children).

Children and young people's voice

Governance and regulation

Health policy

Public affairs and campaigning

News

FPH, �� and BACAPH – joint statement on re-introduction of the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill

3 November 2025

The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH), the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��), and the British Association for Child and Adolescent Public Health (BACAPH) strongly support the re-introduction of the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill.

News

Training, vaccines and the future of paediatrics - President's update

3 November 2025

As we move into the final months of 2025, it’s a period of both reflection and momentum across the child health community. From major developments in medical training reform to important updates in the UK vaccination schedule, there’s a great deal shaping how we continue to deliver the best care for...

News

�� responds to the introduction of Awaab’s Law

28 October 2025

Awaab’s Law, introduced on 27 October 2025, will be a step change for children as the new law seeks to improve housing conditions and tenant safety in social housing.

News

�� responds to The Lullaby Trust's newest data

20 October 2025

The Lullaby Trust have published new polling data showing that nearly one in three parents of babies delay contacting doctors due to fears of wasting NHS time.

News

Championing child health: workforce, wellbeing and equal protection - President's update

20 October 2025

In this update, Steve explains why the 10-year workforce plan consultation needs you, celebrates our research award winners and reminds us to protect ourselves and our patients with the flu vaccination. He ends by outlining our call to end physical punishment of young people.

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National strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse in Wales 2025-35 - consultation response

In October 2025, we responded to a Welsh Government consultation on its draft 10-year national strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse in Wales.

Health policy

Safeguarding

News

Empower the workforce: An �� Wales ask of the next Welsh Government

10 October 2025

In this blog Deputy Officer for Wales, Dr Malcolm Gajraj explores the first theme of the �� Wales manifesto: Empower the child health workforce.

News

�� provides evidence to COVID-19 Inquiry on behalf of paediatric workforce

8 October 2025

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) President, Professor Steve Turner, will provide evidence on the impact of the pandemic on children, young people and their health services.

News

�� offers ‘Prescription for Change’ ahead of Holyrood elections

7 October 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) has launched its manifesto for the May 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, urging the next Scottish Government to take bold, evidence-based action to improve child health across the nation.