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The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) has published a report summarising the number of child deaths up to 31 March 2024.

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 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 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. 

The UK government has launched a major public engagement initiative to help shape the NHS 10-year plan. This follows the Darzi Review which laid bare the challenges for child health services and the state of children's health and wellbeing.

This report, using the Children’s Commissioner’s legislative powers, provides new insights into waiting times for children with neurodevelopmental conditions in community health and mental health services in England.

In September 2024, we responded to a call for evidence from the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on the Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty Act 2017. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.