Wellbeing for children and young people

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Barriers to healthcare are preventing UK children from receiving life-saving vaccinations

1 July 2025

In the midst of ongoing measles outbreaks, paediatricians say stubborn barriers to accessing NHS care are contributing to a worrying decline in vaccination coverage of children and young people.

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Royal Colleges demonstrate the efforts of the workforce in improving child health outcomes

24 June 2025

The Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC) unites over 20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people and the professionals who support them in Wales.

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RCPCH responds to Welsh Government’s plans for ‘Marmot nation’

16 June 2025

The Welsh Government will adopt public health expert Sir Michael Marmot’s eight principles, which aim to eliminate unfair and avoidable differences in health which can be caused by where people live, what kind of job they do and how they are treated in society.

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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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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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RCPCH respond to the Scottish Programme for Government

7 May 2025

The programme set out the Scottish Government’s intention to cut NHS waiting times, raise more children out of poverty, improve access to GP appointments, grow the economy and tackle climate change.

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RCPCH responds to Public Health Agency’s Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2023/24 report

29 April 2025

The Public Health Agency’s annual report provides a statistical profile on various aspects of the health of children in Northern Ireland.

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RCPCH responds to child and infant mortality data in England and Wales 2023

22 April 2025

ONS have published data on stillbirths, infant and childhood deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.

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A manifesto for Wales - why now and why not you?

17 April 2025

The Senedd election in Wales is next May. So what better time, suggests Officer for Wales Dr Nick Wilkinson, to help ensure child and adolescent health and wellbeing top the list for debate? Here's how members in Wales can engage with our recently published manifesto.