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�鶹ӰԺ responds to ADHD Taskforce’s final report

14 November 2025

The �鶹ӰԺ has responded to the final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce and welcomes its ambition to improve care and outcomes for people with ADHD across the life course.

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Paediatricians respond to worrying child mortality data

13 November 2025

The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) have published their Child Death Review data for England in 2025.

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Paediatricians urge parents to protect children from flu as cases surge this winter

12 November 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have published a flu vaccine factsheet to encourage and support parents and carers to access vaccines this winter.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to the introduction of Awaab’s Law

28 October 2025

Awaab’s Law, introduced on 27 October 2025, will be a step change for children as the new law seeks to improve housing conditions and tenant safety in social housing.

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�鶹ӰԺ provides evidence to COVID-19 Inquiry on behalf of paediatric workforce

8 October 2025

�鶹ӰԺ President, Professor Steve Turner, will provide evidence on the impact of the pandemic on children, young people and their health services.

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New standards aim to reshape urgent care for children and cut A&E crowding

2 October 2025

Today, the �鶹ӰԺ has launched new standards for driving improvements in paediatric emergency care.

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COVID-19 Inquiry (UK) and RCPCH involvement

From early 2020, the College has looked at the risks and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. A public inquiry into the handling of COVID-19 was announced in May 2021 and public hearings began in September 2023. The...

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Setting the minimum price of alcohol in Wales beyond 2026 - consultation response

In September 2025, we responded to a Welsh Government consultation on both maintaining the minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Wales beyond March 2026 and raising the unit price from 50p to 65p.

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�鶹ӰԺ 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.

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�鶹ӰԺ 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.