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Paediatricians call for action as obesity levels among children starting their first year of school have increased to almost one in ten.

The UK Government has re-introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to phase out smoking, restrict youth access to vaping, and expand smoke-free areas.

The Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG), of which RCPCH are a member, have published their ‘Roadmap for the Healthiest Generation of Children Ever.'

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has today called for a pause in the recruitment of Physicians Associates (PAs) into paediatrics.

The Government has delivered their first budget statement post-election.

The Chancellor and Health Secretary have confirmed funding plans to increase elective appointments ahead of the upcoming Budget.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report is its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. Today’s report (25 October) outlines major challenges for children’s health and wellbeing across several key areas that the College has itself repeatedly highlighted.

The UK Government has today announced a ban on disposable vapes taking place from 1 June 2025 in England and has highlighted similar bans will be brought forward across the nations. 

On 23 May 2023, the Department of Health in NI commissioned Professor Mary Renfrew to take forward a crucial new report looking at Midwifery Services. The report entitled; ‘Enabling Safe, Quality Midwifery Services and Care in Northern Ireland’ aims to develop recommendations for policy, practice, e...

The College responds to concerns raised that PAs have taken on roles in child protection medicals. RCPCH is clear that PAs must not replace the role of paediatricians in the delivery of care to children and young people.