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Paediatricians fear that children in Wales may become ‘unhealthiest generation in decades’.
9 September 2026
New data analysis shows children’s health in Wales is declining, with poorer outcomes in oral health, asthma and mental health, alongside some of the worst obesity rates in the UK.
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Children’s health in Northern Ireland in ‘shocking decline’ warn paediatricians
7 September 2026
Children in Northern Ireland are experiencing worsening outcomes in areas such as obesity, mental health, asthma and even infant mortality.
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RCPCH and leading health organisations ask MPs to back the Babies Bill
3 September 2026
Ahead of the Infants, Parents and Carers (Babies) Bill second reading tomorrow, 4 September, healthcare professionals are asking MPs to support the Bill and champion the role of health in the first 1,001 days.
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RCPCH and Harlow Printing sign agreement to explore digital future for the Red Book
27 August 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), through its trading subsidiary British Paediatric Services Ltd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harlow Printing Limited (trading as Harlow Solutions) to explore the development of a Digital Personal Child Health Record.
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Vaping linked to respiratory problems and smoking in children, major review finds
20 August 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has undertaken one of the most comprehensive reviews to date on the impact of vaping on children and young people, reporting consistent evidence between vaping, respiratory health and subsequent cigarette smoking.
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The UK is raising one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, paediatricians warn
14 July 2026
The UK now has some of the worst outcomes for children in Europe, with declining vaccination rates and rising asthma admissions and mental health disorders. Paediatricians warn that, without urgent action, the UK is on track to raise one of the unhealthiest generations of children in decades.
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RCPCH welcomes the vast number of child health professionals recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
16 June 2026
On 12 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2026, which included RCPCH members and those from the child health workforce.
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RCPCH responds to UK government ban on social media for under 16s
15 June 2026
The UK government has announced new rules to protect children online, including a social media ban for under 16s, restrictions on live streaming and greater restrictions for under 18s on engaging with strangers online.
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Influencing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: podcast
3 June 2026
How does the College use both paediatric and policy expertise to help shape legislation affecting children and young people? Professor Andrew Rowland, Officer for Child Protection (pictured), talks about our work with colleagues from RCPCH and NSPCC.
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Children’s doctors increasingly treating harms associated with social media and being online
26 May 2026
Nearly 50% of paediatricians surveyed say they often or very often discuss online activity and social media use with children and young people during consultations.