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Our policy and campaigns work happens across the four nations of the UK - with dedicated policy and public affairs staff in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to engage with national governments and other stakeholders.
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Scotland

We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Scottish Government and organisations with an interest in child health, including the Scottish Paediatric Society and Scottish Association of Community Child Health.
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Wales

We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Welsh Government, Senedd Cymru and organisations with an interest in child health, and working with the Welsh Paediatric Society.
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Ireland

We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Northern Ireland Executive, Ireland Committee and organisations with an interest in child health.
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Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
6 October 2025

Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

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 RCPCH is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...
Steve Turner, out for a jog in a beautiful landscape
President's update
22 September 2025

Small changes, big impact - President's update

As clinicians it's vital we encourage young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle for their wider health. Do have a look at the resources we've developed. Steve also encourages members to sign up for an update on the upcoming Facing the Future standards and read about the work of the new Child He...