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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.

More on how we influence

Our work on the UK General Election

The election took place on 4 July: the results are in, and the College will make sure the new Government and opposition parties prioritise 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
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Briefings for parliamentarians

Access briefings sent to MPs and Peers in advance of debates and question sessions.
See briefings
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Responses to parliamentary committees

Access written submissions we have made to Select Committee inquiries.
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Get involved

Our Parliamentary Panel is open to members of all levels - member involvement helps our work make more of an impact in Westminster.
How to get involved

Further consultation responses

We respond to consultations from UK government bodies so that we can influence and advocate for improvements in child health. 
See listing of consultation responses

Campaign coalitions

Inequalities in Health Alliance
Obesity Health Alliance
End Child Poverty
UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition
Disabled Children's Partnership
Council for Disabled Children - Health Policy Influencing Group
Maternal Mental Health Alliance

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