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RCPCH responds to 2025 autumn budget

26 November 2025

The Chancellor has delivered the budget for 2025 and announced the end of the two-child limit to benefit payments.

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Why Wales needs a digital revolution in child health

21 November 2025

Outdated, fragmented systems are holding back child health services in Wales. It’s time for a digital transformation that puts children first writes RCPCH Wales Health Board Integration lead, Dr Saurabh Patwhardhan.

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RCPCH welcomes the introduction of Health Impact Assessments in Wales

19 November 2025

The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) approves the introduction of mandatory Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) across the nation.

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RCPCH responds to Kingdon Review of children’s hearing services in England

10 November 2025

On Monday 10 November, the Kingdon review of children’s hearing services in England. RCPCH gave evidence to the review and our response to its publication is below.

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Paediatricians provide stark picture of children’s health services ahead of 10 Year Workforce Plan

7 November 2025

Responding to the UK Government’s recent call for evidence, RCPCH warns that the child health workforce is essential to the success of 10-year health plan.

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Training, vaccines and the future of paediatrics - President's update

3 November 2025

As we move into the final months of 2025, it’s a period of both reflection and momentum across the child health community. From major developments in medical training reform to important updates in the UK vaccination schedule, there’s a great deal shaping how we continue to deliver the best care for...

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A spotlight on the child health workforce in Wales

27 October 2025

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.

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Championing child health: workforce, wellbeing and equal protection - President's update

20 October 2025

In this update, Steve explains why the 10-year workforce plan consultation needs you, celebrates our research award winners and reminds us to protect ourselves and our patients with the flu vaccination. He ends by outlining our call to end physical punishment of young people.

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Empower the workforce: An RCPCH Wales ask of the next Welsh Government

10 October 2025

In this blog Deputy Officer for Wales, Dr Malcolm Gajraj explores the first theme of the RCPCH Wales manifesto: Empower the child health workforce.

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Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

6 October 2025

In his latest update, Professor Steve Turner reflects on the pressing challenges facing child health, from rising child poverty to ongoing NHS pressures. He shares how RCPCH is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...