Media response

Our response to contemporary child health issues

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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.

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RCPCH responds to report on long discharge waits for children in hospital

24 March 2026

The Children’s Commissioner has published a report showing children are left waiting for discharge from hospital because of inconsistent community health service, delays with housing or care packages and shortages of specialist placements.

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy

13 March 2026

The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031.

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RCPCH responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act

6 March 2026

On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes.

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RCPCH response to the new NCMD report on consanguinity

12 February 2026

Today’s report on consanguinity from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) represents an important and sensitive area of practice for paediatricians.