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State of Child Health 2026: Scotland - Quick read

State of Child Health 2026 provides a clear and comprehensive overview of children’s health across the UK, analysing progress against 12 key child health indicators. This quick read report summarises data and recommendations for Scotland.

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Improving help and child protection: revised framework - consultation response

In September 2026, RCPCH responded to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the proposed revised framework for help and child protection. In our response, we welcomed proposals to strengthen children's voices and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, while calling for greater recognit...

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State of Child Health 2026: Wales - Quick read

State of Child Health 2026 provides a clear and comprehensive overview of children’s health across the UK, analysing progress against 12 key child health indicators. Our quick read report in English and Welsh summarises data and recommendations for Wales.

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State of Child Health 2026: Northern Ireland - Quick read

State of Child Health 2026 provides an overview of children’s health across the UK, analysing progress against 12 key child health indicators, and sets out a roadmap for change. By placing children at the centre of policy, funding and service design, Northern Ireland can build a health system that g...

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Recruiting our next President and two VPs

We invite members to apply for three key leadership roles in the 2027-30 term. Our President is at the forefront of our activity, championing paediatrics and child health and representing all members. Two Vice President roles lead on health policy and advocacy and on science and research, respective...

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Children in crisis: Mental health pressures in emergency departments - quick read report

Published in September 2026, our quick read presents data about A&E attendances among children and young people between 2019 and 2025 in England. It includes insights from clinicians, children and families and our recommendations for improving mental health support and care pathways.

Emergency medicine

Mental health

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Informing the mental health strategy for England: call for evidence – consultation response

In July 2026, RCPCH responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) call for evidence to inform the development of a new mental health strategy for England. Our response focuses on the needs of infants, children and young people and highlights the importance of prevention, early in...

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Statutory guidance for information sharing duty - consultation response

In July 2026, RCPCH responded to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the proposed statutory guidance for the information sharing duty introduced in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act. Our response focuses on the need for clear, consistent and practical guidance that supports pro...

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Safeguarding

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Screen use by children aged 5 to 16 - consultation response

In June 2026, RCPCH responded to a Department for Education (DfE) call for evidence on screen use by children and young people aged 5–16 years. Our response draws on the views of more than 250 children and young people, alongside evidence gathered from paediatricians across the UK.

Digital health

Health policy

Wellbeing for children and young people

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State of Child Health 2026: England - Quick read

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