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Paediatric Influencing Network
Open to all RCPCH members, at any career stage and location, this network offers a way to share experiences and insights that shape our policy, media and public affairs work and strengthen our influencing to UK-wide decision‑makers.
Topic page
Strong foundations
The early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our Strong foundations campaign is calling for strengthened health services that support babies, young children and their families.
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Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
This position statement is made on behalf of the Joint RCPCH and NPPG Medicines Committee. The Medicines Committee is a collaborative standing committee with joint membership between Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG).
Resource
Epilepsy12 previous reports
The Epilepsy12 national audit has collected data on the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy in England and Wales since 2009, and our first report was published in 2012. You can download all annual reports from this page.
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Outbreak of meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia)
This briefing page was prepared in response to the group B meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent, UK in March 2026. It shares key information that was made available by the UK Health Security Agency during that time.
Event
Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day (online) - March
10 March 2027
This event is for RCPCH members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC Assessor acts on behalf of the College to approve the job description and to take part in shortlisting and interview for recruiting substantive consultant posts in the NHS.
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Child Protection Authority in England - consultation response
In March 2026 we responded to a Department for Education consultation on proposals for a Child Protection Authority.
News
Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update
6 March 2026
Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...
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Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement
Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...