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Public affairs

Our public affairs work seeks to establish us as the authority on child health matters in Westminster. Using members' on-the-ground experience, we engage with Government, MPs, Peers, their staff, the civil service and wider stakeholders to make the case for policies that will improve children and young people's health outcomes.

How we influence

Ensuring decision-makers introduce the best public policy for children and young people is an important part of our work. Find out more about our approach to influencing.

Our work on the UK General Election

The election took place on 4 July: the results are in, and the College will make sure the new Government and opposition parties prioritise paediatrics and child health.

Our manifesto had set out recommendations which we believe will improve child health outcomes. These include to prioritise child health services, support the child health workforce, promote the prevention of ill health and tackle climate change.

Our work on the UK General Election and manifesto

Briefings for parliamentarians

Access briefings sent to MPs and Peers in advance of debates and question sessions.

See briefings

Responses to parliamentary committees

Access written submissions we have made to Select Committee inquiries.

See responses

Get involved

Our Parliamentary Panel is open to members of all levels - member involvement helps our work make more of an impact in Westminster.

How to get involved

Further consultation responses

We respond to consultations from UK government bodies so that we can influence and advocate for improvements in child health.

See listing of consultation responses

Campaign coalitions

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President's update

20 December 2024

End of the year update from the President

Pulling it all together through the lens of our new strategy.

Health professionals in scrubs walking down hospital corridor

Media response

13 December 2024

Health inequalities rampant in PICU admissions

The Paediatric Intensive Care Audit Network (PICANet) has published a report summarising paediatric critical care activity within paediatric intensive care units (PICU) between 2021 and 2023.