Abstract submissions are now open for the RCPCH Conference 2026. If you have completed a research study, audit or QI project, this is your chance to share it. Deadline: Friday 5 September Submit here: ow.ly/sWsQ50WyFVb #RCPCH26

Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer Bec Miller has spent this week focusing on childhood asthma. It was great to be invited to be case study for @rcpchwales discussing systems change, with some very insightful discussion. Next she was interviewed on BBC Radio Wales and

Today the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges launched our joint calls ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. 👉Support the workforce 👉Invest in prevention 👉Enable connected care 👉Embrace data and digital innovation Read here: bit.ly/4gqIVv5

📢New Wales blog - An election? Not another one! A trainee view on the 2026 Senedd election. Hear from Dr Sam Jeffreys on his experience in helping develop our election manifesto and why the trainee voice matters. rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

Interested in the Senedd 2026 election and want to find out what RCPCH Wales are calling for? Find all our resources on our Senedd Election webpage⬇️ rcpch.ac.uk/nations/wales/…

Spotlight on BACCH Welsh Regional Coordinator Dr Lizzy Nickerson: "Paediatrics, particularly community paediatrics, has always been the voice less heard. While our patient population are not voters, their families of course are, and more importantly they are our future society."

Yesterday the Senedd approved the introduce of mandatory Health Impact Assessments. From 2027, public bodies will be required to consider the impact of their strategic decisions on people's health. We welcome this as a way to tackle health inequalities. rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

📢New #PuttingChildrenFirst blog from RCPCH Wales Deputy Officer, Dr Malcolm Gajraj. Drawing on over 20 years as a paediatric intensive care consultant Malcolm reflects on what's needed to empower the workforce and support children thrive. rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

Children’s rights matter. RCPCH have launched children & young people’s engagement standards to help health services work with children & young people in shaping the care they receive. More info: rcpch.ac.uk/engagement-sta… #WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild #ChildrensRights

"We’re trying to deliver 21st Century care using 20th Century systems" RCPCH Wales Health Board Integration lead, Dr Saurabh Patwardhan shares his thoughts on NHS IT and calls on the next Welsh Government to lead a programme of digital transformation. rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

As paediatricians we see how serious flu can be for children. We’re urging parents to get their children vaccinated and our new factsheet provides clear information and answers common questions on the vaccine. Cymraeg bit.ly/44yI0nq English bit.ly/3XuRFHW

Mae’n bwysig cofio nad annwyd drwg yn unig yw ffliw, gall wneud i blant deimlo’n wael iawn ac arwain at gymhlethdodau difrifol. Helpwch i amddiffyn eich plentyn rhag y ffliw y gaeaf hwn. Darganfod mwy rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/…

It’s important to remember that flu isn’t just a bad cold, it can make children feel very poorly and lead to serious complications. Help protect your child from flu this winter. Find out more rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/…

We welcome the CMO's annual report which explores how prevention is vital for better health. Improving children's health is crucial for achieving a healthier nation. It's great to see a focus on early years investment feature in this report. Our response rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne…

I am pleased to see RCPCH Wales are going to focus on improving a healthy start in life. Currently breast feeding rates are not good enough, this has to be their top focus.

As flu cases continue to rise, conversations with parents and carers about vaccinating their children are so important. Our factsheet answers common questions and concerns, and can support parents in making decisions and accessing vaccines: rcpch.ac.uk/resources/flu-…

Productive conversations this week regarding healthcare in Wales. Discussed the The RCN key issues including the critical need to address the nursing shortage. Also grateful to meet with Cancer Research UK and the RCPCH to hear about their work improving health outcomes across Wales.