Service design

News

RCPCH welcomes call for evidence for upcoming 10-year workforce plan

26 September 2025

DHSC have launched a call for evidence for NHS partners and stakeholders to support the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

News

RCPCH Ireland welcomes refreshed Healthy Child, Healthy Future Framework

25 September 2025

On 25 September 2025, the Department of Health in Northern Ireland launched the renewed Healthy Child, Healthy Future 0-19 Framework.

Resource

Welsh Government Draft Budget 2026-27 proposals - consultation response

In September 2025, we responded to the Senedd Finance Committee's Call for Information ahead of the publication of the Welsh Government's Draft Budget 2026-27.

Health policy

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Service design

Workforce

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Small changes, big impact - President's update

22 September 2025

As clinician's it's vital we encourage young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle for their wider health. Do have a look at the resources we've developed. Steve also encourages members to sign up for an update on the upcoming Facing the Future standards and read about the work of the new Child H...

News

New alliance launched in response to crisis in children’s health services

19 September 2025

25 organisations have united to help build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever.

News

It’s back to school – President’s update

5 September 2025

Here in the UK and many parts of the world, children and young people are back at school, and the approaching autumn and winter seasons can mean things get busy for us paediatricians. The College has plenty of new resources to support your clinical and professional practice this year.

News

Paediatricians welcome the expansion of Martha’s Rule

4 September 2025

Martha’s Rule is a scheme that gives patients and their families the legal right to request an urgent second medical opinion if they feel their concerns are not being properly addressed.

News

Groundhog or Marmot? Why I back Wales as the world's first Marmot Nation

20 August 2025

Wales is becoming the world's first 'Marmot Nation'. Can this help lift our healthcare system out of 'Groundhog Day' and bring real change to child health? Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, takes a look.

News

Gaza update, looking back and HRH visit - President's update

25 July 2025

In this issue we provide a new Gaza update, look back on our impact throughout 2024 & reflect on a Royal visit commemorating RCPCH &Us over the last 10 years.

Document

Voice of the Nation: What helps children and young people to be healthy, happy and well? - 2025

Over the last year, RCPCH &Us have been working with children and young people across the UK to find out what matters to them to improve their health and the services that support them. Over 3000 children and young people have taken part, with a review group looking at the results and drafting a ser...

Children and young people's voice