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Help protect children from flu this winter

Every winter, thousands of children are admitted to hospital with flu. As paediatricians, your support is vital in increasing flu vaccine uptake. Our factsheets for parents and carers are now available for all four UK nations.

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Your paediatrics, your future

We’re inviting members at every career stage and from every location to share moments of joy at work that inspire the next generation. With your consent, we’ll feature your stories during 2026, our 30th anniversary year as a Royal College.

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Engagement standards

Children and young people have the right to be heard, respected and actively involved in decisions on their health services. Our new standards are designed to help you develop and deliver meaningful opportunities for their engagement.

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IHA delivery standards

An Initial Health Assessment is a statutory appointment for every child or young person entering care in the UK. Guided by eight child-led outcomes, our new standards aim to improve their health and wellbeing.

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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

Latest news and blogs

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Media response

17 December 2025

�� responds to BMI statistics for Scotland

Public Health Scotland has published its annual Primary 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) statistics for the 2024–25 school year. Public Health Scotland has published its annual Primary 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) statistics for the 2024–25 school year.

Podcast

17 December 2025

'Leading the way' episode 6: Helping others thrive, with Dr Jonathan Darling

This month, it's our usual podcast host Jonathan in the spotlight! He's interviewed by Arnab Seal, who featured in our previous episode, and who shares his reflections.

President's update

16 December 2025

Reflecting on 2025 and looking to the new year - President's update

As winter pressures intensify and the health landscape continues to shift, we reflect on a year of meaningful progress, collective achievement and continued advocacy for children and young people. This update brings together highlights from 2025 – from vibrant conferences and welcoming new members t...