RCPCH Wales and Senedd election 2026

On 7 May 2026, the people of Wales will be given the opportunity to decide who governs Wales for the next four years. At RCPCH Wales we want to make sure all political parties are putting children first. Find our election calls, resources and news on this page.
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About this election

This election is significant for Welsh politics, with a new electoral system. Voters will be split into 16 new constituencies to each elect six Members of the Senedd (MSs), and the total number of MSs will rise from 60 to 96. 

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Rydym yn galw ar Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru i rymuso'r gweithlu iechyd plant, cofleidio data ac arloesedd digidol, trawsnewid gwasanaethau iechyd a chyflawni i bawb.
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Gallwch lawrlwytho ein maniffesto llawn a gweld ein holl ofynion allweddol ar gyfer gwella iechyd plant yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys blaenoriaethau manwl ar gyfer Llywodraeth Cymru nesaf yn ôl thema benodol.
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Cadwch i fyny â'n gwaith i dynnu sylw at ein galwadau maniffesto a dylanwadu ar bolisïau Llywodraeth nesaf Cymru. Dilynwch ni ar X @RCPCHWales neu ar LinkedIn (chwiliwch am 'RCPCH').
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We’re calling on the next Welsh Government to empower the child health workforce, embrace data and digital innovation, transform health services and deliver for all.
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You can download our full manifesto to see all our key asks for improving child health in Wales, including detailed priorities for the next Welsh Government by specific theme.
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Stay up to date with our work to highlight our manifesto calls and influence the policies of the next Welsh Government. Follow us on X @RCPCHWales or on LinkedIn (look for 'RCPCH').

"Investment in child health is an investment in our future": Hear from our Officers

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Questions and how to get involved

We call on all political parties to support and strengthen child health services so that children receive the care they need and deserve, now and in the future. If you have any questions about RCPCH Wales’s manifesto and our subsequent campaign activities, please get in touch! 

Endorsements: Our work around the Senedd election is not limited to our own manifesto

To ensure decision-makers introduce the best public policy for children and young people, it can sometimes be more effective to work in coalition with other organisations. As such, we have endorsed several coalition manifestos and statements directed towards all the political parties.

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Blogs and updates on the Senedd election and RCPCH Wales

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A spotlight on the child health workforce in Wales

We are running a series of interviews with members and partners to shine a spotlight on the major themes from RCPCH Wales's 2026 Senedd manifesto and to highlight the experiences of child health professionals across Wales.