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We're here to make sure members in Wales have a voice. We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Welsh Government, Senedd Cymru and organisations with an interest in child health. Scroll down to read about our policy and public affairs work and to access our key reports.
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Policy and public affairs team

Our staff team works with paediatricians, allied health professionals, the Welsh Government and other policymakers to promote paediatric services and health policy that improve the health of children and young people across Wales.
About the team and recent content
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Wales Executive Committee

The Wales EC represents the membership of RCPCH in Wales, and coordinates and manages College activities in Wales. The National Specialist Advisory Group is a sub group offering guidance on strategy, policy and clinical issues.
About Wales EC
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Officer and Deputy Officers

There's so much we can do together, building on our varied experiences. Meet our team: Officer for Wales, Dr Nick Wilkinson, Deputy Officers Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Malcolm Gajrai, and Health Board Integration Lead, Dr Saurabh Patwardhan.
About Officer and Deputies

Senedd election 2026 and RCPCH Wales

The next Senedd election is in spring 2026. Our calls to the next Welsh Government are to empower the child health workforce, embrace data and digital innovation, transform health services and deliver for all.

See our postcard in English and Welsh below (or view in full screen).

See our election manifesto (in English and Welsh), resources and news
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On community child health services

In June 2025, our 'Collaborative healthcare in Wales' report outlined the devastating impact of prolonged underinvestment in community child health services and called for the Welsh Government to focus on early years intervention through needs-led services for children in the community.
Collaborative healthcare report
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On paediatric waiting times

In February 2024, our 'Worried and waiting in Wales' report demonstrated evidence of the huge and unsustainable demands on paediatric services in Wales, with recommendations to invest in the child health workforce, improve data quality, reduce health inequalities and ensure age-appropriate care.
Worried and waiting report
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Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative

This Collaborative is the first of its kind, comprising 20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies who together ensure a a sharper focus on the needs of babies, children and young people across Wales.
About the Collaborative
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Contacting us

If you have questions or comments about our policy and public affairs work, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at enquiries-wales@rcpch.ac.uk or post to Wales Office, RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH. 

Other staff teams at RCPCH can help with any questions about membership, exams or training.

Email RCPCH Wales at enquiries-wales@rcpch.ac.uk
Contacts for other RCPCH teams

More resources

About the Welsh Paediatric Society
Guides for medical students and foundation year doctors
Resources and tips to promote paediatrics

Latest news and blogs from our Officer and other members in Wales

More news about Wales
Steve Turner RCPCH Conference 2024
President's update
3 November 2025

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

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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Blog
27 October 2025

A spotlight on the child health workforce in Wales

We are running a series of interviews with members and partners to shine a spotlight on the major themes from RCPCH Wales's 2026 Senedd manifesto and to highlight the experiences of child health professionals across Wales.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
6 October 2025

Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

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 RCPCH is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...
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President's update
22 September 2025

Small changes, big impact - President's update

As clinicians it's vital we encourage young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle for their wider health. Do have a look at the resources we've developed. Steve also encourages members to sign up for an update on the upcoming Facing the Future standards and read about the work of the new Child He...