In 2026 children’s health is in decline across nearly all major measures

Outcomes have worsened or stagnated across the UK, reversing years of progress, and the impact is felt most sharply in deprived areas and among ethnic minority communities. Explore our analysis and recommendations in 12 indicators of child health.

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Key findings from our Epilepsy12 audit

The latest report from our audit on paediatric epilepsy care has three key themes: inclusion of all children and young people with a new diagnosis; workforce and pathways for local populations; and impactful care planning.

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Shaping our policy and public affairs work

Our new Paediatric Influencing Network is open to all members, at any career stage and location. You'll be invited to share your experiences and insights that strengthen our influencing to decision‑makers.

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Understanding the assessment review

We are reviewing the assessment programme for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training in the UK, ensuring it aligns with the Progress+ curriculum and is fair, fit for purpose and sustainable.

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Leading the way in children's health

Our ten-year strategy has four goals to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people in the UK and internationally.

Our latest annual impact review sets out what we've achieved - together with you, our members, partners and children and young people.

Our strategy

Our annual impact review

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Podcast

15 July 2026

'Leading the way' episode 13: Leading change, with Dr Nadeem Moghal

Jonathan reflects on his conversation with Dr Nadeem Moghal, Director and Chief Medical and Innovation Officer at Strasys, which looks at the practical realities of leading in complex environments, particularly where transformation and service improvement are needed.

Blog

15 July 2026

Introducing State of Child Health 2026 - President's update

This week, we launched our State of Child Health 2026 report, bringing together the latest evidence across 12 indicators of child health and wellbeing. Steve shares context behind previous editions, details of our 2026 publication, including headline recommendations and what this report means for me...

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Press release

14 July 2026

The UK is raising one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, paediatricians warn

The UK now has some of the worst outcomes for children in Europe, with declining vaccination rates and rising asthma admissions and mental health disorders. Paediatricians warn that, without urgent action, the UK is on track to raise one of the unhealthiest generations of children in decades.

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Milestones

9 July 2026

Milestones magazine for members: Our anniversary – summer 2026

We’re celebrating the College’s anniversary as well as looking back at another successful annual conference and shining a light on a few of our award winners. However, we’re also looking forward with a focus on the evolving nature of training.

President's update

9 July 2026

A summer to reflect on our direction of travel - President's update

Officers and senior staff are reflecting on the College strategy, as we look forward to publishing our next State of Child Health report. Steve also shares our podcast on the assessment review and our response to the Ockenden report, and celebrates our newest Members and Fellows.

Announcement

1 July 2026

BPSU publishes first five-year report showcasing the impact of rare disease surveillance

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU)’s report brings together the Unit's achievements between 2021 and 2025 and demonstrates how national surveillance of rare childhood conditions is improving research, informing policy and supporting clinical care across the UK and Republic of Ireland.