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'Leading the way' episode 8: Strategic leadership in safeguarding, with Dr Vicki Walker

18 February 2026

All child health professionals, no matter their role, must have knowledge and skills in safeguarding and as a designated doctor in child protection, Vicki has particular leadership experience in this area. Jonathan introduces the latest episode from our leadership podcast series.

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Delivering for all – An RCPCH Wales ask of the next Welsh Government

17 February 2026

Dr Dana Beasley, RCPCH Wales Deputy Officer, brings to light our calls on the next Welsh Government, with an ask to address poverty, invest in early years and ‘deliver for all’.

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RCPCH response to the new NCMD report on consanguinity

12 February 2026

Today’s report on consanguinity from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) represents an important and sensitive area of practice for paediatricians.

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Research, advocacy and learning - President’s update

10 February 2026

This update explores how you can get started in research and the growing support available through RCPCH networks and partnerships. Alongside research opportunities, President Professor Steve Turner shares highlights from our latest learning resources, sustainability work and advocacy activity acros...

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RCPCH welcomes new blueprint for emergency departments

10 February 2026

NHS England have today published their Model Emergency Department Blueprint, which aims to support trusts to deliver modern urgent and emergency care (UEC) in the Emergency Department (ED) setting.

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Advocating on clean air and greener paediatrics: reflections from a busy 2025

2 February 2026

Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change, joins us to look back on her last year in post and the meaningful changes that have centred environmental health in the heart of RCPCH policy.

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Children’s community health services in the news

26 January 2026

BBC News reports that thousands of children facing 'catastrophic' waits for NHS community care.

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25,000 members and growing: opportunities and what’s next - President's Update

26 January 2026

In this update, RCPCH President, Steve Turner, brings together the latest news, opportunities and developments shaped by and for RCPCH members.

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Shaping our manifesto: Why investment in child health must be a priority in Scotland

23 January 2026

Dr Mairi Stark, RCPCH Officer for Scotland, provides an overview of the key themes and the process of writing the manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election and shares her key message to the next Scottish Government.

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RCPCH welcomes Health and Social Care Committee’s report on early years

22 January 2026

The cross-party Committee’s report focuses on the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two.