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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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Highlights from �鶹��ý Conference 2026

15 May 2026

A huge thank you to all of the speakers, exhibitors and delegates who helped make this year’s annual conference so special. Take a look at just some of our highlights from the three days.

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Help us shape the future of child health - youth vote open

2 December 2025

Can you help us ensure children and young people's voice is heard? As part of our work to update �鶹��ý's 'State of Child Health', we're asking professionals who work with children and young people to run a ballot exercise around health. It takes just a few minutes of your time.

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Talk, Trust Treat: Getting adolescent and young adults health right (in person) - February

13 February 2026

Want to ensure your services and health support are engaging for adolescents and young adults? Not sure how to adapt your approach for the needs of this age range? In this one-day course, you'll gain a greater understanding of the needs and barriers to care for adolescents and young adults.

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Adolescent health

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National standards for children and young people's engagement in health services

Our five standards support NHS clinical and non-clinical staff to develop and deliver meaningful opportunities for engagement, and cover: Trust and rights, Inclusive, Practical arrangements, Community reach and Take action.

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Children and young people's voice

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Engagement Academy: the voice of children, young people and families to improve child health

As a paediatrician, child health professional or worker in the voluntary sector, how can you effectively and confidently involve children, young people and their families, to share their views on their health service? The �鶹��ý Engagement Academy offers a range of resources, materials, information, ...

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Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

6 October 2025

In his latest update, Professor Steve Turner reflects on the pressing challenges facing child health, from rising child poverty to ongoing NHS pressures. He shares how �鶹��ý is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...

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It’s back to school – President’s update

5 September 2025

Here in the UK and many parts of the world, children and young people are back at school, and the approaching autumn and winter seasons can mean things get busy for us paediatricians. The College has plenty of new resources to support your clinical and professional practice this year.

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The Princess Royal visits the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to celebrate 10th milestone birthday

29 July 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited �鶹��ý headquarters in London on 24 July to join the 10th birthday celebrations of their children, young people and families network of the College known as �鶹��ý &Us.

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Gaza update, looking back and HRH visit - President's update

25 July 2025

In this issue we provide a new Gaza update, look back on our impact throughout 2024 & reflect on a Royal visit commemorating �鶹��ý &Us over the last 10 years.