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Transition from child to adult health services - consultation response

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:44:59 +0000

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Transition from child to adult health services - consultation response

In May 2026, �鶹��ý responded to the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee non-inquiry session (used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter), ‘The transition from child to adult health and social care services’. This is conducting an evaluation – independen...

Health policy

Transition to adult

Ambient voice technology - position statement

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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Ambient voice technology - position statement

Ambient voice technology (AVT), including automated speech recognition and AI (artificial intelligence) supported clinical documentation tools, is rapidly emerging across the NHS. As adoption accelerates, we recognise the need for clear guidance to ensure safe, ethical and effective use in paediatri...

Digital health

Artificial intelligence - position statement

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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Artificial intelligence - position statement

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a transformative opportunity in the pursuit of achieving the best possible standard of health for children and young people in the UK and internationally. The impact of AI is potentially far reaching across almost all aspects of healthcare provision and for this...

Digital health

Evidence from paediatricians: online harms are impacting children in hospital clinics - evidence submission

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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Evidence from paediatricians: online harms are impacting children in hospital clinics - evidence submission

In May 2026, �鶹��ý responded to a Department for Science, Innovation and Technology call for evidence on Growing up in the online world: a national consultation. The evidence gathered will be considered by the UK government to help decide their next steps on introducing greater protections for child...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

Code of conduct for �鶹��ý in person events

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:31:04 +0000

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Code of conduct for �鶹��ý in person events

We strive for all �鶹��ý events to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive experiences, where we value the participation of all attendees. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our event...

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Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

This position statement is made on behalf of the Joint �鶹��ý and NPPG Medicines Committee. The Medicines Committee is a collaborative standing committee with joint membership between Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (�鶹��ý) and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG).

Drugs and medicines

Data

Digital health

Governance and regulation

Quality improvement

Patient safety

NNAP methodology and outlier process

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:59:45 +0000

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NNAP methodology and outlier process

The National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) collects data from neonatal units from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Isle of Man and reports annually. Please see below for information about our methodology, outlier identification and management process, Trust quality account inf...

Outbreak of meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:50:13 +0000

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Outbreak of meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia)

This briefing page was prepared in response to the group B meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent, UK in March 2026. It shares key information that was made available by the UK Health Security Agency during that time.

Health policy

Public health

Digital Health Hub: Transforming paediatric services through digital innovation

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:56:29 +0000

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Digital Health Hub: Transforming paediatric services through digital innovation

The �鶹��ý Digital Health Hub, launched in 2026, is exclusive to College members, and will provide access to a catalogue of digital solutions, practical learning pathways and expert guidance.

Digital health

Membership

Child Protection Authority in England - consultation response

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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Child Protection Authority in England - consultation response

In March 2026 we responded to a Department for Education consultation on proposals for a Child Protection Authority.

Child protection

Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

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Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement

Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) extended analysis on 2023-24 data

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:11:11 +0000

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) extended analysis on 2023-24 data

Published in February 2026, this extended analysis builds upon the findings of the 2023-24 summary report on care and outcomes in for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales.

Endocrinology

Diabetes

Quality improvement

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) annual report on 2024-25 data

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:39:47 +0000

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) annual report on 2024-25 data

Our report, published in March 2026, presents the key findings on the health checks and outcomes for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England, Wales and Jersey. It covers the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. It aims to understand what proportion of patients seen in pa...

Endocrinology

Diabetes

Early years screen time and usage: consultation response

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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Early years screen time and usage: consultation response

In February 2026, we responded to a Department for Education consultation on screen time usage for the under 5’s age group. The evidence gathered will be considered by the DfE Early years screen time advisory group when producing new parental guidance on screen time and usage for early years (0-5 ye...

Health policy

Proposed changes to Welsh Government statistics outputs - consultation response

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:49:48 +0000

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Proposed changes to Welsh Government statistics outputs - consultation response

In February 2026, we responded to a Welsh Government consultation on proposed changes to a number of statistical outputs, including some health and care releases.

Data

Workforce information: Later careers survey

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:56:48 +0000

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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

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – member briefing

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – member briefing

On 13 January 2026, the UK Government introduced emergency legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation for medical specialty training as part of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill. This page provides information on what the Bill will do and the College's engagement with the UK Governme...

Workforce

NNAP Data Assurance Webinar: Checking and Validating your 2025 data

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:18:40 +0000

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NNAP Data Assurance Webinar: Checking and Validating your 2025 data

In January 2026, the National Neonatal Audit Programme at �鶹��ý hosted this webinar to support those responsible for quality assuring their neonatal units' 2025 NNAP data.

Screen time and online harms: resources for members

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:53:38 +0000

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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

Code of conduct for �鶹��ý online teaching events

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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Code of conduct for �鶹��ý online teaching events

We are committed to ensuring that all online educational events, which are hosted on Zoom, are welcoming, respectful and inclusive. We value the participation of all attendees and staff and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Discriminatory, harassing or inappropriate behaviour are not tolerated. ...