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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.

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Our work on the UK General Election 2024

We continue to work with the current Government and opposition parties to spotlight paediatrics and child health. 

Our manifesto had set out recommendations which we believe will improve child health outcomes. These include to prioritise child health services, support the child health workforce, promote the prevention of ill health and tackle climate change.

Our work on the UK General Election and manifesto
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Briefings for parliamentarians

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Responses to parliamentary committees

Access written submissions we have made to Select Committee inquiries.
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Campaign coalitions

Inequalities in Health Alliance
Obesity Health Alliance
End Child Poverty
UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition
Disabled Children's Partnership
Council for Disabled Children - Health Policy Influencing Group
Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Latest news and blogs on public affairs and campaigning

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Blog
2 April 2026

A Q&A with our new Co-Officers for Wales

Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson talk about their priorities, motivations and hopes in their new role as Co-Officers for Wales. Read below to learn more about what they aim to achieve together and why their leadership matters for child health in Wales.
Steve Turner RCPCH Conference 2024
President's update
25 March 2026

Turning policy into practice - President's update

Health systems across the world are under growing pressure as patterns of illness shift, particularly with rising non-communicable diseases and mental health needs. Steve notes that the Westminster government’s new framework sets out how care can move closer to home, and welcomes the recognition of ...