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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

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 England. Read on screen or download.

Health policy

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Reforming the GMC legislative framework - consultation response

In June 2026, RCPCH responded to the Department for Health and Social Care's consultation on reforming the General Medical Council (GMC) framework.

Workforce

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Transition from child to adult health services - consultation response

In May 2026, RCPCH responded to the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee non-inquiry session (used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter), ‘The transition from child to adult health and social care services’. This is conducting an evaluation – independen...

Health policy

Transition to adult

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Online harms are impacting children in hospital clinics - evidence submission from paediatricians, children and young people

In May 2026, RCPCH responded to a Department for Science, Innovation and Technology call for evidence, Growing up in the online world: a national consultation. The evidence gathered will be considered by the UK government to help decide their next steps on introducing greater protections for childre...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

All College members were warmly invited to join AGM 2026, which took place online on 2 June, with our featured speaker. Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, was our featured speaker.

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State of Child Health

In 2026 children’s health is in decline. Across nearly all major measures, outcomes have worsened or stagnated across the UK, reversing years of progress, and the impact is felt most sharply in deprived areas and among ethnic minority communities. Explore our analysis and recommendations in 12 indic...

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Strong foundations

The early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our Strong foundations campaign is calling for strengthened health services that support babies, young children and their families.

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Code of conduct for RCPCH in person events

We strive for all RCPCH events to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive experiences, where we value the participation of all attendees. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our event...

RCPCH Conference

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Epilepsy12 previous reports

The Epilepsy12 national audit has collected data on the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy in England and Wales since 2009, and our first report was published in 2012. You can download reports from this page.

Epilepsy