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As we advance our ambitious 2024–27 College Strategy, we’re seeking passionate, strategic thinkers to join our Board. This is an exceptional opportunity for two Fellows or Members.

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Over the last decade, the uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled and is in many cases falling: this is extremely concerning. Our policy reports shows how we can restore and sustain high immunisation coverage.

Our policy report

The UK Government has released its plan for the NHS in England. Over the past months and working alongside members, we've been building the case for children and the child health workforce.

Our initial response

We present the latest results from our organisational and clinical audit of paediatric epilepsy services, looking at neighbourhood provision, strengthening pathways and supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Our audit report

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We are the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the membership body for paediatricians in the UK and around the world. We play a major role in postgraduate medical education, professional standards, research and policy.

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RCPCH strategy 2024-27

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Media response

10 July 2025

RCPCH welcomes new Best Start in Life strategy and funding

The new strategy aims to rebuild early childhood support services in England and comes alongside plan for 1000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country.

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Press release

3 July 2025

RCPCH calls 10-Year Health Plan a unique opportunity for children

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recognises the strong potential of the newly published 10-Year Health Plan and outlines its early reflections.

Announcement

2 July 2025

Dr Josh Hodgson announced as Chair of the RCPCH Trainee Committee

Dr Hodgson has been voted the new Chair of the RCPCH Trainee Committee and will take up his new role in September 2025.

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Announcement

1 July 2025

Celebrating research on children's health and wellbeing – from the NIHR Programme Development Grant winners

In 2024 the National Institute for Health and Care Research partnered with RCPCH to offer significant research funding to address some of the most challenging issues in children’s health and care. A year on, we highlight some of the incredible work being done by the College members who received thes...

Press release

1 July 2025

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

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.

President's update

30 June 2025

Child health roundtable, clean air update and new global officer - President's update

In this edition Steve talks about chairing a Westminster roundtable on child health workforce challenges, highlighting burnout, systemic inefficiencies, and the need for holistic, community-based solutions. He also raises RCPCH launching a Child Health Workforce Alliance and continuing advocacy acr...