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��ֱ�� to BMI statistics for Scotland

17 December 2025

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.

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

17 December 2025

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.

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

16 December 2025

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...

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

9 December 2025

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

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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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��ֱ�� 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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��ֱ�� 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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��ֱ�� 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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Help us shape the future of child health - youth vote open

2 December 2025

Can you help us ensure children and young people's voice is heard? As part of our work to update RCPCH's 'State of Child Health', we're asking professionals who work with children and young people to run a ballot exercise around health. It takes just a few minutes of your time.