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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.

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'Leading the way' episode 7: Stepping up when opportunities arise, with Professor Steve Turner

21 January 2026

Leadership is not about hierarchy: it’s about connection, contribution and culture. Jonathan introduces this episode of our leadership podcast, featuring RCPCH President Steve Turner.

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RCPCH update on screen time and online harms

19 January 2026

RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner, has joined leading doctors in a letter to government as concerns of the impact on children and young people's physical and mental health both from excessive screen time as well as exposure to harmful online content grow.

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Time to transform: Putting children at the heart of the NHS in Wales

19 January 2026

In this blog, Deputy Officer for Wales, Dr Dana Beasley explores the issue of fair funding of child health services and why the next Welsh Government should encourage and invest in innovation that can reshape healthcare and support children and young people to live happier, healthier lives.

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Budget 2026-27

14 January 2026

The Scottish Government has published their budget for 2026-27.

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Welcoming in the new year - President's update

12 January 2026

Steve reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing child health at the start of the new year, from winter pressures to progress in vaccination and public health. He also highlights the importance of clinical leadership, opportunities to get involved and celebrate our members as the College ma...

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Annual General Meeting 2026 - call for motions

9 January 2026

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s annual conference on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

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RCPCH responds to the 2026 New Year Honours

5 January 2026

The New Year Honours list has been announced, celebrating contributions to those supporting child health and wellbeing across the country.

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RCPCH responds to evidence review of The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020

18 December 2025

The Welsh Government have published evidence on the impact of abolishing the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence and protecting children from physical punishment.