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Shining a light on child health progress - President's update

23 February 2026

In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people.

Digital health

Leadership

Safeguarding

News

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...

Public affairs and campaigning

Research

News

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.

BPSU

Children and young people's voice

Health policy

News

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...

BPSU

Children and young people's voice

Health policy

News

Reflecting on 2025 and looking to the new year - President's update

16 December 2025

As winter pressures intensify and the health landscape continues to shift, we reflect on a year of meaningful progress, collective achievement and continued advocacy for children and young people.

BPSU

Children and young people's voice

Health policy

News

Advocacy wins, momentum and what comes next - President's update

1 December 2025

Over recent months, RCPCH has been at the forefront of major progress for paediatrics and children and young people across the UK.

BPSU

Children and young people's voice

Health policy

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Blog

6 March 2026

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

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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Blog

27 February 2026

Seeing the rare: why surveillance matters

Each year on the last day of February, Rare Disease Day shines a light on conditions that affect millions worldwide; conditions that most doctors may never encounter. For many families, rarity can mean long diagnostic journeys and uncertainty.

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Blog

20 February 2026

Safety considerations of antibiotic choice and route in children – patient safety spotlight

In this personal practice blog, Dr Charlotte Fuller and Dr Sanjay Patel highlight the tools and initiatives available to help paediatric teams balance the need for prompt antibiotics when faced with a child with suspected infection, versus the risks associated with broad-spectrum intravenous antibio...

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Blog

17 February 2026

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

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’.

Blog

2 February 2026

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

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.

Blog

23 January 2026

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

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.