Policy & Public Affairs: Wales

The Policy & Public Affairs team in Wales acts as a source of information and communication between paediatricians and other health professionals in Wales.

We provide administrative support to the Welsh Executive Committee and National Specialty Advisory Group (NSAG). We coordinate and deliver the events programme in Wales on behalf of the College and Welsh Paediatric Society.

In addition, we work with paediatricians, Welsh Government, Welsh Parliament and external organisations to raise the profile of the College and implement health policy priorities that are relevant to the health of children and young people in Wales.

For all enquiries please email us at enquiries-wales@rcpch.ac.uk. You can address any mail to Wales Office, RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH.

Recent content

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RCPCH responds to publication of Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales

17 October 2019

Today the Welsh Government published its long term strategy to prevent and reduce obesity. Our Officer for Wales responds.

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First 1,000 Days (Wales) - consultation response

In 2017 we responded to the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s consultation on the First 1,000 Days. We welcome the commitment to focus on infants and very young children, as healthy children are more likely to become healthy adults.

Health policy

Infant health

Public health

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Healthy food and drink in childcare settings in Wales – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on draft guidance to support healthy food and drink provision in regulated childcare settings. We welcome evidence-based guidelines that address the well-recognised problems of childhood obesity and tooth decay.

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Dentistry in Wales – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into dentistry in Wales. We welcome efforts to improve children’s oral health and have outlined recommendations for improving rates of tooth decay in Wales.

Oral health

Health policy

Public health

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Autism (Wales) Bill – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Welsh Government’s draft Bill for Autism. We welcome calls for increased resource to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and improve outcomes for children with ASD. However, we are concerned about the possible unintended consequences of this proposed legi...

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Healthy Weight Healthy Wales - consultation response

In April 2019, we responded to the Welsh Government's consultation on Healthy Weight Healthy Wales, which sets out its proposals to reduce obesity in Wales. We welcome plans to tackle childhood obesity.

Health policy

Public health

Obesity

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Delivery of autism services in Wales - consultation response

In 2019 we responded to the Welsh Government's consultation on its draft code of practice on the delivery of autism services. We welcome the Welsh Government's attempts to improve services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but are concerned about separating ASD out of the Neurodevelop...

Neurodisability

Community services

Autism

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Health policy

Workforce

News

Mark Drakeford announced as new Welsh Labour leader - what does this mean for child health in Wales?

7 December 2018

After months of speculation, campaigning and voting, we now have the result of the Labour leadership contest in Wales. The top job has gone to a man who may not be a household name for RCPCH members so Gethin Matthews-Jones, RCPCH External Affairs Manager for Wales, blogs to answer two questions: wh...

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Welsh Paediatric Society (WPS)

WPS was founded in 1973 to provide a political and social network for Welsh paediatricians; promoting good practice, sharing knowledge and undertaking research while providing friendship and goodwill.

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Westminster urged to look to Wales as nation puts child health first

23 January 2018

Children’s doctors are praising the Welsh Government for its commitment to child health, but warns promises ‘must be delivered’, as a new scorecard, published today by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), reveals Wales is well ahead of Westminster in terms of progress against i...