Position statements

The RCPCH frequently publishes position statements that provide an informed and authoritative perspective on topical issues in the field of paediatrics.

Each position statement is rigorously and strategically developed with the objective of strengthening the College’s policy functions.

These statements are also a highly valued tool and resource for interested health professionals, politicians, policymakers and media professionals for advocacy, policy or communication purposes.

Please email the health policy team with any queries or comments on any of our statements.

RCPCH position statement: Vitamin D December 2012 (4 pages)

RCPCH position statement: Sponsorship October 2012 (PDF, 59KB, 3 pages)

RCPCH position statement: Childhood obesity April 2012 (4 pages)

RCPCH position statement: Breastfeeding  June 2011 (2 pages)

British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) and RCPCH joint statement: Transforming Community Services July 2010 (PDF, 4pages)

RCPCH and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group (NPPG) joint statement on unlicensed medicines October 2010 (PDF, 49KB, 5 pages)

RCPCH, Royal College of Psychiatry (RCPsych), Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Faculty of Public Health (FPH) joint statement: Detention of child asylum seekers 2009 (PDF, 10pages)

RCPCH position statement: Climate change 2009 (PDF, 5pages)

RCPCH position statement: Corporal punishment ('smacking') 2009 (PDF, 5pages)

RCPCH position statement: Endorsing 'traffic-light' food labelling 2009 (PDF, 1page)

RCPCH position statement: Equity in child health 2007 (PDF, 10pages)

RCPCH position statement:  Use of bone X-rays to determine the age of young asylum seekers 2007 (PDF, 1page)