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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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Time to transform: Putting children at the heart of the NHS in Wales

19 January 2026

In this blog, Deputy Officer for Wales, Dr Dana Beasley explores the issue of fair funding of child health services and why the next Welsh Government should encourage and invest in innovation that can reshape healthcare and support children and young people to live happier, healthier lives.

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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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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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�鶹��ý responds to Chief Medical Officer for Wales’s annual report

4 December 2025

The Chief Medical Officer has published her annual report 2024 to 2025, which explores how prevention is vital for better health, and how our NHS workforce is key for effective, sustainable care.

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�鶹��ý responds to Welsh Government’s progress report on Child Poverty Strategy

3 December 2025

The report ‘Child Poverty Strategy for Wales: progress report 2025’ details the Welsh Government’s progress to date on their ongoing strategy to reduce and eliminate child poverty.

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

2 December 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (�鶹��ý) has produced a flu vaccine fact sheet for parents and carers in Wales, as paediatricians report high rates of flu among babies, children and young people this winter.

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Advocacy wins, momentum and what comes next - President's update

1 December 2025

Over recent months, �鶹��ý has been at the forefront of major progress for paediatrics and children and young people across the UK.

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Why Wales needs a digital revolution in child health

21 November 2025

Outdated, fragmented systems are holding back child health services in Wales. It’s time for a digital transformation that puts children first writes �鶹��ý Wales Health Board Integration lead, Dr Saurabh Patwhardhan.

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�鶹��ý welcomes the introduction of Health Impact Assessments in Wales

19 November 2025

The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) approves the introduction of mandatory Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) across the nation.