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Public affairs

Our public affairs work seeks to establish us as the authority on child health matters in Westminster. Using members' on-the-ground experience, we engage with Government, MPs, Peers, their staff, the civil service and wider stakeholders to make the case for policies that will improve children and young people's health outcomes.

How we influence

Ensuring decision-makers introduce the best public policy for children and young people is an important part of our work. Find out more about our approach to influencing.

More on how we influence

Our current and recent campaigns

Improving health in the early years: Strong foundations
Giving every child equal protection from assault
Strengthening community child health services
Creating a smokefree generation
Delivering an RSV vaccination programme to protect infants
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Paediatric Influencing Network

Sign up to our new network for members to get regular updates on our policy, media and public affairs work, with opportunities to share your experiences and insights.
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Briefings for parliamentarians

Access briefings sent to MPs and Peers in advance of debates and question sessions.
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Responses to parliamentary committees

Access written submissions we have made to Select Committee inquiries.
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UK and devolved nations' elections

Scotland: Holyrood election 2026
Wales: Senedd election 2026
UK: General election 2024

Campaign coalitions

Latest news and blogs on public affairs and campaigning

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Podcast
3 June 2026

Influencing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: podcast

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 Â鶹´«Ã½ and NSPCC.