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Professor David Harvey: a leader in neonatal medicine and LGBTQ+ rights

17 June 2026

This Pride season, we are reflecting on the legacy of Professor David Harvey, a remarkable paediatrician and College member who contributed greatly to paediatrics and the LGBTQ+ community.

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

12 June 2026

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.

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Your Paediatrics, Your Future: My name means hope

2 June 2026

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.

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Optimising electronic prescribing and medicine administration (EPMA) systems – patient safety spotlight

30 April 2026

Safe and effective dose management in EPMA systems varies significantly across the UK, posing a significant risk of harm to infants, children and young people. This blog summarises an �鶹��ý/NPPG Joint Medicines Committee position statement that outlines the key factors leading to variation in these ...

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Investing in child health means investing in Scotland's future

20 April 2026

Dr Linsey McVey, �鶹��ý Trainee Representative for the West of Scotland, speaks about �鶹��ý Scotland’s manifesto, The Prescription for Change, and outlines why investment in child health must be a priority ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

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A Q&A with our new Co-Officers for Wales

2 April 2026

Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson talk about their priorities, motivations and hopes in their new role as Co-Officers for Wales. Read below to learn more about what they aim to achieve together and why their leadership matters for child health in Wales.

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Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

6 March 2026

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

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Seeing the rare: why surveillance matters

27 February 2026

Each year on the last day of February, Rare Disease Day shines a light on conditions that affect millions worldwide; conditions that most doctors may never encounter. For many families, rarity can mean long diagnostic journeys and uncertainty.

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Safety considerations of antibiotic choice and route in children – patient safety spotlight

20 February 2026

In this personal practice blog, Dr Charlotte Fuller and Dr Sanjay Patel highlight the tools and initiatives available to help paediatric teams balance the need for prompt antibiotics when faced with a child with suspected infection, versus the risks associated with broad-spectrum intravenous antibio...

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Delivering for all – An �鶹��ý Wales ask of the next Welsh Government

17 February 2026

Dr Dana Beasley, �鶹��ý Wales Deputy Officer, brings to light our calls on the next Welsh Government, with an ask to address poverty, invest in early years and ‘deliver for all’.