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Share your professional expertise by volunteering with us

Applications are open again for a range of roles, including Portfolio Pathway Champions, Area Officer for south England, Deputy Theory Lead - and more.

Explore the volunteering opportunities

Improving health in the early years

The first years of a child’s life shape their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our new campaign, Strong foundations, will work with members to ensure every child gets the best start in life.

On artificial intelligence

AI presents a transformative opportunity in the pursuit of achieving the best possible standard of health for children and young people, but its integration must be approached with great care.

See our position statement on AI

Shaping our policy and public affairs work

Our new Paediatric Influencing Network is open to all members, at any career stage and location. You'll be invited to share your experiences and insights that strengthen our influencing to decision‑makers.

Join the Network

Leading the way in children's health

Our ten-year strategy has four goals to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people in the UK and internationally.

Our latest annual impact review sets out what we've achieved - together with you, our members, partners and children and young people.

Our strategy

Our annual impact review

Latest news and blogs

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Media response

15 June 2026

�鶹��ý responds to UK government ban on social media for under 16s

The UK government has announced new rules to protect children online, including a social media ban for under 16s, restrictions on live streaming and greater restrictions for under 18s on engaging with strangers online.

Blog

12 June 2026

Health Bill: Shaping NHS reform for children, young people and the paediatric workforce

Last week, MPs debated the UK Government’s new Health Bill, also known as the NHS Modernisation Bill. The proposed reforms represent a significant reshaping of how decisions are made, services are delivered, and patient voice is heard across the NHS.

Podcast

11 June 2026

Child health research - Digital health technologies, with Professor Paul Dimitri: podcast

How can we use digital technology to address children's physical and mental health needs and shift from reactive to anticipatory, personalised care? Paul explores the extraordinary range of tools, from everyday digital platforms to highly advanced biomedical systems, and how we can build a system th...

Media response

4 June 2026

�鶹��ý responds Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS

On Thursday 4 July, Lord Mann published a government commissioned review into antisemitism and other forms racism in the NHS.

Podcast

3 June 2026

Influencing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: podcast

How does the College use both paediatric and policy expertise to help shape legislation affecting children and young people? Professor Andrew Rowland, Officer for Child Protection (pictured), talks about our work with colleagues from �鶹��ý and NSPCC.

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Blog

2 June 2026

Your Paediatrics, Your Future: My name means hope

Dr Umit Gultekin recalls a moment in his career where he cared for a critically unwell child, and supported their family through a difficult decision about specialist care. Years later he saw the boy again, a moment that reminded him why he chose paediatrics.