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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: Co-Officers for Wales, Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson, Deputy Officer, Dr Malcolm Gajrai, and Health Board Integration Lead, Dr Saurabh Patwardhan.
About Officer and Deputies
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The state of child health in Wales

Our report, State of Child Health 2026, provides a clear overview of children’s health on 12 indicators such as infant mortality, obesity and immunisations. Our 'quick read' summarises the data and recommendations especially for Wales and is available in English and Welsh.

Quick read
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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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Senedd election 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, which took place on 7 May, we called for the next Welsh Government to empower the child health workforce, embrace data and digital innovation, transform health services and deliver for all.

Election manifesto, resources and news
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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
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Welsh Paediatric Society

WPS is a network for Welsh paediatricians: promoting good practice, sharing knowledge and undertaking research. WPS and RCPCH work together to benefit child health, but are independent of each other.

WPS website

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

More news about Wales