Northern Ireland

Members working in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are represented at College Council by the Officer for Ireland - find out useful contacts and activity on your College region's web page

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Research, advocacy and learning - President’s update

10 February 2026

This update explores how you can get started in research and the growing support available through �鶹��ý networks and partnerships. Alongside research opportunities, President Professor Steve Turner shares highlights from our latest learning resources, sustainability work and advocacy activity acros...

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Workforce information: Later careers survey

As senior paediatricians move into the later stages of their career, their clinical workload, including out-of-hours working, can change. To better understand these changes, we are conducting a survey in spring 2026 of �鶹��ý members in the UK who are consultant paediatricians or SAS doctors and aged...

Workforce

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25,000 members and growing: opportunities and what’s next - President's Update

26 January 2026

In this update, �鶹��ý President, Steve Turner, brings together the latest news, opportunities and developments shaped by and for �鶹��ý members.

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�鶹��ý update on screen time and online harms

19 January 2026

�鶹��ý President, Professor Steve Turner, has joined leading doctors in a letter to government as concerns of the impact on children and young people's physical and mental health both from excessive screen time as well as exposure to harmful online content grow.

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Screen time and online harms: resources for members

This page brings together key resources on screen time and online harms to help inform conversations with families and guide clinical practice across the UK. We will continue to monitor developments and update these resources as new guidance emerges.

Digital health

Health policy

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Welcoming in the new year - President's update

12 January 2026

Steve reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing child health at the start of the new year, from winter pressures to progress in vaccination and public health. He also highlights the importance of clinical leadership, opportunities to get involved and celebrate our members as the College ma...

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Thrive Paediatrics: National report 2025

The �鶹��ý Thrive Paediatrics programme explores how to prioritise the wellbeing of the child health workforce while addressing underlying workplace challenges, with best practice examples, resources and community networks. Our national report, published in December 2025 and available to download bel...

Workforce

Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Greener paediatrics: Policy context

The NHS is legally committed to achieving Net Zero, but structural and workforce barriers hinder progress. This policy context page explores the roles of government, NHS bodies, Royal Colleges, and clinicians in delivering sustainable healthcare that protects children’s health today and secures a gr...

Public health

Air pollution

Climate change

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Reflecting on 2025 and looking to the new year - President's update

16 December 2025

As winter pressures intensify and the health landscape continues to shift, we reflect on a year of meaningful progress, collective achievement and continued advocacy for children and young people.

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Paediatricians urge parents in Northern Ireland to get their children vaccinated against flu this winter

3 December 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has produced a flu vaccine fact sheet for parents and carers in Northern Ireland.