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�� responds to evidence review of The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020

18 December 2025

The Welsh Government have published evidence on the impact of abolishing the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence and protecting children from physical punishment.

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Paediatricians call for greater ambition in Child Poverty Strategy

5 December 2025

The Government has published their long awaiting child poverty strategy, which aims to reduce costs for families and improve outcomes for children.

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�� responds to the independent review into mental health, autism and ADHD services

4 December 2025

DHSC have launched an independent review to examine how the health system currently delivers mental health, autism and ADHD services.

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�� responds to Chief Medical Officer for Wales’s annual report

4 December 2025

The Chief Medical Officer has published her annual report 2024 to 2025, which explores how prevention is vital for better health, and how our NHS workforce is key for effective, sustainable care.

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�� responds to Welsh Government’s progress report on Child Poverty Strategy

3 December 2025

The report ‘Child Poverty Strategy for Wales: progress report 2025’ details the Welsh Government’s progress to date on their ongoing strategy to reduce and eliminate child poverty.

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Paediatricians urge parents in Northern Ireland to get their children vaccinated against flu this winter

3 December 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has produced a flu vaccine fact sheet for parents and carers in Northern Ireland.

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Paediatricians urge parents in Wales to get their children vaccinated against flu this winter

2 December 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) has produced a flu vaccine fact sheet for parents and carers in Wales, as paediatricians report high rates of flu among babies, children and young people this winter.

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�� responds to 2025 autumn budget

26 November 2025

The Chancellor has delivered the budget for 2025 and announced the end of the two-child limit to benefit payments.

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�� responds to IPPR’s ‘It takes a village’ report

21 November 2025

The Institute for Public Policy Research have published a report detailing the experiences of over 1,500 parents when it comes to their children’s health.

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�� responds to ADHD Taskforce’s final report

14 November 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (��) has responded to the final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce and welcomes its ambition to improve care and outcomes for people with ADHD across the life course.