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Report shows hundreds of thousands of children left waiting for vital community care services

21 May 2025

With over 310,000 children in England currently waiting for community health services, paediatricians remain unclear on how the Government’s ‘shift care to the community’ plans will work in practice.

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Our campaign to strengthen community child health services - about

Against a backdrop of growing demand for services, our UK-wide campaign highlights the breadth and scope of the community child health specialty to decision-makers. We make recommendations in each UK nation on improving access and equity, adapting models of care, supporting the workforce and usi...

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RCPCH responds to latest Northern Ireland youth vaping report

16 May 2025

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has published new research – the ‘Behavioural insights into youth vaping in Northern Ireland' report.

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Paediatric sub-specialty careers event programme - July 2025

This page has links for the opening talks and sub-specialty stalls for this event, which takes place on 9 July 2025.

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RCPCH member update following our response to NHS England review into postgraduate medical training

15 May 2025

On 19 February 2025, NHS England launched a review of postgraduate medical training, led by Professor Sir Stephen Powis and the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty. On 15 May 2025, the College submitted a formal response.

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Thirteen leading public health organisations call on Government to outlaw physical punishment

15 May 2025

Leading health organisations have joined together in calling for the removal of the "reasonable punishment" defence in England as part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

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Urgent action needed to strengthen community paediatrics in Scotland, says new report

15 May 2025

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) calls for investment, data improvements and a sustainable community workforce to better support vulnerable children and families in Scotland.

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Ronny Cheung, Member Trustee

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Support at all ages and stages - President's update

12 May 2025

Steve talks about resources that are available to support College members at every stage of their career. We also congratulate recipients of our Honorary Fellowship and Member Awards, share our new guidance for supporting neurodivergent paediatricians and opportunities to get involved with two Colle...

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Remembering Dr Steve Bennett Britton

9 May 2025

Tom Bennett Britton pays tribute to his father, a paediatrician who was a strong supporter of the College over several decades and who died on 28 February 2025.