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Collaborative Healthcare in England, one year on...

18 August 2026

Last year, we reported on long waiting times for community child health services. By March 2027, NHS England aims that at least 78% of community health service activity occur within 18 weeks, but the data shows we still have a long way to go.

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�鶹��ý responds to Children's Commissioner (England) mental health report

30 June 2026

On Monday 29 June, the Children's Commissioner for England published her fifth annual report on children's mental health services.

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

15 June 2026

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.

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

4 June 2026

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

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Influencing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: podcast

3 June 2026

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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Advocating for a better future for every child – President’s update

7 May 2026

Steve reflects on the journey to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, which marks a landmark step towards a smokefree generation. Plus, you can still sign up for next week's conference, virtually or in-person.

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Colleges engage DHSC on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse duty

1 May 2026

�鶹��ý leads Royal College letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting MP regarding measures for a mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse (CSA) duty in England.

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Towards our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well - President's update

20 April 2026

In this President's update, Steve discusses the Global team's programmes to improve child health worldwide and welcomes our two new Vice Presidents.

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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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Paediatricians urge political parties to put children first ahead of the Senedd election

17 April 2026

170 paediatricians and child health advocates have called on Welsh political party leaders to make the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people a national priority in the lead up to the Senedd election.