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RCPCH responds to the Thirlwall Inquiry report
15 September 2026
On Tuesday 15 September, Lady Justice Thirlwall published the Thirlwall Inquiry report.
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RCPCH responds to Scottish Programme for Government 2026 to 2031
3 September 2026
This Programme for Government sets out the Scottish Government's agenda for the next five years, supported by annual delivery plans to monitor progress and implementation.
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RCPCH responds to National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
30 June 2026
On Wednesday 30 June, Baroness Amos published her published her Final Reports and Recommendations as Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.
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RCPCH responds to Children's Commissioner (England) mental health report
30 June 2026
On Monday 29 June, the Children's Commissioner for England published her fifth annual report on children's mental health services.
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RCPCH and BAPM response to Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
25 June 2026
On 24 June 2026 the Ockenden report published the ‘findings, conclusions and essential actions to improve care and safety in maternity services across England’ following the independent review report of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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RCPCH welcomes the vast number of child health professionals recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
16 June 2026
On 12 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2026, which included RCPCH members and those from the child health workforce.
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RCPCH responds to UK government ban on social media for under 16s
15 June 2026
The UK government has announced new rules to protect children online, including a social media ban for under 16s, restrictions on live streaming and greater restrictions for under 18s on engaging with strangers online.
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RCPCH responds Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS
4 June 2026
On Thursday 4 July, Lord Mann published a government commissioned review into antisemitism and other forms racism in the NHS.
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RCPCH respond to reports of dangerous sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts
6 May 2026
A BBC investigation has found that unqualified “infant sleep experts” are recommending dangerous practices to parents and carers.
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RCPCH welcomes screen time guidance for under-5s
27 March 2026
The government has published new guidance to support parents on screen time for children under five.