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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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Future of Healthcare Education in Wales - consultation response

In November 2025, we responded to a Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) consultation on how it educates and trains the NHS workforce in Wales.

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Paediatricians provide stark picture of children’s health services ahead of 10 Year Workforce Plan

7 November 2025

Responding to the UK Government’s recent call for evidence, RCPCH warns that the child health workforce is essential to the success of 10-year health plan.

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10 Year Workforce Plan - evidence submission

In November 2025, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) call for evidence to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

Health policy

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A spotlight on the child health workforce in Wales

27 October 2025

We are running a series of interviews with members and partners to shine a spotlight on the major themes from RCPCH Wales's 2026 Senedd manifesto and to highlight the experiences of child health professionals across Wales.

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Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC)

Established in 2024, the WRCCHC comprises more than 20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies in Wales to improve the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people and to advocate for the health professionals who support them. We influence decisionmakers so that children's voices are hea...

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Empower the workforce: An RCPCH Wales ask of the next Welsh Government

10 October 2025

In this blog Deputy Officer for Wales, Dr Malcolm Gajraj explores the first theme of the RCPCH Wales manifesto: Empower the child health workforce.

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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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�鶹ӰԺ offers ‘Prescription for Change’ ahead of Holyrood elections

7 October 2025

The �鶹ӰԺ has launched its manifesto for the May 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, urging the next Scottish Government to take bold, evidence-based action to improve child health across the nation.

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The Prescription for Change: Transforming the future of child health - RCPCH Scotland manifesto 2026

As Scotland prepared for the 2026 Holyrood election (which took place on 7 May), we urged the next Scottish Government to put children and young people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of national policy. Our manifesto outlines clear, actionable steps, including greater investment in child health...

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