Public affairs

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.

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

Parliamentary eBulletin

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Briefings for parliamentarians

Access briefings sent to MPs and Peers in advance of debates and question sessions.

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Responses to parliamentary committees

Access written submissions we have made to Select Committee inquiries.

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Campaign coalitions

Latest news and blogs on public affairs and campaigning

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Media response

3 December 2025

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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.

President's update

1 December 2025

Advocacy wins, momentum and what comes next - President's update

Over recent months, RCPCH has been at the forefront of major progress for paediatrics and children and young people across the UK.

Two women outside Palace of Westminster and crowd holding a sign that reads "We treat patients suffering health harms of polluted air every day. It's time to take action on air pollution. #CleanAirDay"

Staff blog

27 November 2025

Reflecting on two years of the RCPCH clean air programme

Our Climate Change Manager, Fliss, shares lessons on pollution, inequality and child health and the collective action that shapes meaningful progress for children and their families.

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