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Wales

Resource

Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice Committee Priorities - consultation response

In September 2026, we responded to the Senedd's Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice (EHRSJ) Committee's consultation on priorities for the Seventh Senedd.

Poverty

Resource

Priorities for the Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee - consultation response

In September 2026, we responded to a consultation by the Senedd's Early Years, Children, Young People and Education (EYCYPE) Committee to inform its strategic planning and forward work programme.

Volunteering opportunity

Education and Learning Board: Clinical Lead roles

Closing date

30 November 2026

This board works with our Education and Professional Development team to develop and deliver the RCPCH education portfolio. We are currently looking for two Clinical Leads: for CPD and Safeguarding Courses.

Continuing professional development

Safeguarding

Volunteering opportunity

Trainee Research Network: Regional Representatives

Closing date

30 November 2026

The Trainee Research Network aims to support new and existing regional trainee research networks, allowing opportunities for paediatric residents to undertake research, provide peers support and other guidance. We are currently looking for Regional Representatives in Scotland (North and West).

Research

Resource

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.

Health policy

News

Paediatricians fear that children in Wales may become ‘unhealthiest generation in decades’.

9 September 2026

New data analysis shows children’s health in Wales is declining, with poorer outcomes in oral health, asthma and mental health, alongside some of the worst obesity rates in the UK.

Event

Academic Trainees Day 2026

18 November 2026

Online

This free, online event aims to support resident doctors who have research experience. We will cover the fundamentals of child health research through plenary talks and engaging, practical workshops.

Research

News

ACCIA publishes annual report for 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards

3 August 2026

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA) has published its annual report and updated nominal roll for the 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards round.

News

The UK is raising one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, paediatricians warn

14 July 2026

The UK now has some of the worst outcomes for children in Europe, with declining vaccination rates and rising asthma admissions and mental health disorders. Paediatricians warn that, without urgent action, the UK is on track to raise one of the unhealthiest generations of children in decades.

Document

State of Child Health 2026: Oral health

This indicator examines the rate of tooth decay by reporting the proportion of children aged 5 years with obvious tooth decay across England, Scotland and Wales. Data for Northern Ireland were last collected in 2018 and are not included.

Oral health

Health policy