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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 ...

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Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

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Small changes, big impact - President's update

22 September 2025

As clinicians it's vital we encourage young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle for their wider health. Do have a look at the resources we've developed. Steve also encourages members to sign up for an update on the upcoming Facing the Future standards and read about the work of the new Child He...

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It’s back to school – President’s update

5 September 2025

Here in the UK and many parts of the world, children and young people are back at school, and the approaching autumn and winter seasons can mean things get busy for us paediatricians. The College has plenty of new resources to support your clinical and professional practice this year.

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Gaza update, looking back and HRH visit - President's update

25 July 2025

In this issue we provide a new Gaza update, look back on our impact throughout 2024 & reflect on a Royal visit commemorating RCPCH &Us over the last 10 years.

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Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

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Shaping child health: your voice, our action – President’s update

14 July 2025

From influencing the 10 Year Health Plan to launching new leadership programmes and research initiatives, this month’s update highlights how new insights are driving change across the UK and beyond.

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Health policy

Leadership

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Child health roundtable, clean air update and new global officer - President's update

30 June 2025

In this edition Steve talks about chairing a Westminster roundtable on child health workforce challenges, highlighting burnout, systemic inefficiencies, and the need for holistic, community-based solutions. He also raises RCPCH launching a Child Health Workforce Alliance and continuing advocacy acr...

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10 October 2025

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

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

Blog

8 October 2025

Announcing the launch of the 2026 Research Awards and celebrating the 2025 winners

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Research Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to paediatric research. As we open applications for the 2026 awards, we also take a moment to celebrate the exceptional winners of the 2025 Research Awards.

Blog

12 September 2025

An election? Not another one! A trainee view on the 2026 Senedd election

What's clear to Sam Jeffreys, RCPCH Wales Trainee Representative, is what the next Welsh Government can do to better serve children and young people in Wales. Sam shares his experience to help develop our election manifesto and why the trainee voice matters.

Blog

28 August 2025

Trainee voices on building safer care for children - patient safety spotlight

In this blog, eight paediatricians in training and four aspiring paediatricians — from medical students to senior registrars — share their perspectives on paediatric safety, reflecting on five key areas.

Blog

20 August 2025

Groundhog or Marmot? Why I back Wales as the world's first Marmot Nation

Wales is becoming the world's first 'Marmot Nation'. Can this help lift our healthcare system out of 'Groundhog Day' and bring real change to child health? Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, takes a look.

Blog

6 August 2025

What can a tree teach us about climate action and community?

Lucy Reynolds, a paediatrician in Glasgow and member of the RCPCH Climate Change group has fallen in love with a tree - and it's taught her much about community and climate action. She tells us what we might achieve together.