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10 Year Workforce Plan - evidence submission

In November 2025, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) call for evidence to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

Health policy

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce

News

RCPCH responds to the introduction of Awaab’s Law

28 October 2025

Awaab’s Law, introduced on 27 October 2025, will be a step change for children as the new law seeks to improve housing conditions and tenant safety in social housing.

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National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) - Reporting dashboards

The NNAP assesses whether babies admitted to neonatal units in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man receive consistent high quality care and identifies areas for quality improvement. The data is reported by unit, network and nation on three dashboards: NNAP Online (annual report of validated...

Neonatal medicine

Data

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NNAP webinar recording: Key findings from the 2024 summary report

This webinar, recorded in October 2025, reviewed the key findings and national recommendations from the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) summary report on 2024 data.

Area of medicine

Neonatal medicine

Data

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COVID-19 Inquiry (UK) and RCPCH involvement

From early 2020, the College has looked at the risks and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. A public inquiry into the handling of COVID-19 was announced in May 2021 and public hearings began in September 2023. The...

COVID-19

Society

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Human rights of children in the social care system in England - consultation response

In September 2025, we responded to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry on the human rights of children in the social care system in England. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

News

Paediatricians welcome the expansion of Martha’s Rule

4 September 2025

Martha’s Rule is the right for patients, families and carers to request a rapid review if they are worried that their or their loved one’s condition is getting worse and their concerns are not being responded to.

News

RCPCH welcomes plans to ban sale of energy drinks for under-16s

3 September 2025

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

News

RCPCH responds to NHS England’s 10-point plan for resident doctors

3 September 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have responded to NHS England’s publication of a 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.

Volunteering opportunity

Theory Exam Committee: Deputy Theory Lead

Closing date

13 July 2026

You will participate in or lead results review meetings, help ensure the exam syllabi reflects the training curriculum, support all stages of any malpractice cases and investigations, provide guidance on issues such as reasonable adjustments and deputise for the Theory Lead.

Examinations