Public affairs and campaigning

Using members' on-the-ground experience, we engage with Government, MPs, Peers, their staff, the civil service and wider stakeholders to make the case for policies that will improve children and young people's health outcomes

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Paediatricians provide stark picture of children’s health services ahead of 10 Year Workforce Plan

7 November 2025

Responding to the UK Government’s recent call for evidence, �� warns that the child health workforce is essential to the success of 10-year health plan.

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10 Year Workforce Plan - evidence submission

In November 2025, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) call for evidence to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

Health policy

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce

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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

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...

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A spotlight on the child health workforce in Wales

27 October 2025

We are running a series of interviews with members and partners to shine a spotlight on the major themes from �� Wales's 2026 Senedd manifesto and to highlight the experiences of child health professionals across Wales.

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Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC)

Established in 2024, the WRCCHC comprises more than 20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies in Wales to improve the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people and to advocate for the health professionals who support them. We influence decisionmakers so that children's voices are hea...

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce

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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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.

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The Prescription for Change: Transforming the future of child health - �� Scotland manifesto 2026

As Scotland prepares for the 2026 Holyrood election, we urge the next Scottish Government to put children and young people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of national policy. Our manifesto outlines clear, actionable steps, including greater investment in child health services and the workforce t...

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce

News

Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

6 October 2025

In his latest update, Professor Steve Turner reflects on the pressing challenges facing child health, from rising child poverty to ongoing NHS pressures. He shares how �� is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...