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This week the Patient Safety Commissioner wrote to Health Secretary, Steve Barclay outlining her recommendations for Martha’s Rule.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply disturbed about recent attacks upon civilians in Israel, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine and Gaza.

Today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outlined his plans for a smokefree generation, including to raise the smoking age by one year every year.

The latest general election in the UK took place on 4 July 2024. The results are in, and the College will make sure the new Government and opposition parties prioritise paediatrics and child health. This page outlines the story of our work ahead of the election.

The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.

On 22 August 2023 the General Medical Council (GMC) published an updated version of Good medical practice, the standards of patient care and professional behaviour expected from all doctors registered in the UK.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health has responded to the verdict in the Lucy Letby trial.

On Thursday 20 July, the Illegal Migration Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Illegal Migration Act.

Today NHS England and UK Government have published their ambitious long-term plan for the current and future NHS workforce.

Disposable e-cigarette products such as Elf bars, Geek bars and Lost Marys are now the top choice for children and young people.