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Media response

Our response to contemporary child health issues

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�鶹��ý welcomes the vast number of child health professionals recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

16 June 2026

On 12 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2026, which included �鶹��ý members and those from the child health workforce.

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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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�鶹��ý respond to reports of dangerous sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts

6 May 2026

A BBC investigation has found that unqualified “infant sleep experts” are recommending dangerous practices to parents and carers.

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�鶹��ý welcomes screen time guidance for under-5s

27 March 2026

The government has published new guidance to support parents on screen time for children under five.

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�鶹��ý responds to report on long discharge waits for children in hospital

24 March 2026

The Children’s Commissioner has published a report showing children are left waiting for discharge from hospital because of inconsistent community health service, delays with housing or care packages and shortages of specialist placements.

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�鶹��ý responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy

13 March 2026

The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031.

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�鶹��ý responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act

6 March 2026

On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes.

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�鶹��ý response to the new NCMD report on consanguinity

12 February 2026

Today’s report on consanguinity from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) represents an important and sensitive area of practice for paediatricians.

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Children’s community health services in the news

26 January 2026

BBC News reports that thousands of children facing 'catastrophic' waits for NHS community care.