Following on from #CollaborativeHealthCare Report launch on community paediatrics last week we must express thanks to Colin McGrath, MLA, our report launch sponsor, who today in NI Assembly Plenary Session highlighted report findings, core themes & rec.s in a Member statement.

In response to the DoH NI 'Overarching Winter Preparedness Plan 2025/26' @RCPCHIreland welcome the inclusion of paediatrics but highlight again the NI Worried and Waiting report and recommendations on paediatric outpatient waiting times👇 https://t.co/coSuDE3pfi

At #NICON25 @RCPCHIreland Officer Dr Thomas Bourke had the opportunity to discuss child health inequality in NI with Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Karl McKeever Chair of the NI Child Health Partnership.

Today we launch RCPCH Scotland’s #PrescriptionForChange, our manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections. Shaped by children, young people and members, it sets out bold actions to improve child health. Read our manifesto👉 https://t.co/YVAY1ZA6WJ

You can read more about the intercollegiate standards here:

Thanks to @SineadMcL4Foyle and @MarkHDurkan MLA's for Foyle for discussing Paediatrics in their region 'the pressures of long waiting lists are felt across Northern Ireland' #SDLP25 @SDLPlive

Good discussions at the NCD Alliance Fringe Event #SDLP25 on: Shared priorities for prevention ‘cost of inaction has a much bigger cost than investment into prevention’ Obesity and tobacco & vapes discussed and urgency to move forward here for prevention in NI. @SDLPlive

Thanks to everyone who called by the @RCPCHIreland stand today at the @SDLPLive Party Conference including Party Leader @ClaireHanna and Health Spokesperson @ColinSDLP where we had the chance to discuss Paediatric waiting lists and investment in child health. #SDLP25

Our VP for Policy Dr Mike McKean speaking this morning about the impacts of air pollution on children’s health on our joint panel “Every breath counts: Action on air quality” with @RCPhysicians at #Lab25

Our Foundation to Acute Paediatrics Sim course is back @SimEdRBHSC -calling all F1-F4s+ keen on improving Paeds skills-this is the course for you- an expert faculty & lots of Paeds tips & tricks- book now, always in demand 🔥 @BelfastTrust @_NIMDTA @Foundation_NI @IrishSimAssoc

🚨 @healthdpt launch Healthy Child, Healthy Futute 0-19 Health Promotion Framework . Minister Nesbitt reiterates his commitment to reducing health inequalities and coproduction of children's services @RCPCHtweets

Dr Tom Bourke @rcpchireland Officer iterating the need to grow and support the child health workforce to achieve the @healthdpt Healthy Child, Healthy Future 0-19 health promotion framework @RCPCHtweets

We’re excited to host the SAS careers webinar — your gateway to exploring the SAS career pathway, training opportunities and inspiring success stories! 👉 https://t.co/vBGEhJW0vN #SASWeek25 #ChoosePaediatrics

Immediately after the @NSPCCNI event on Equal Protection, @chrisniccy spoke about what could potentially be a hugely positive news story for Northern Ireland 💙🩷🧡💚❤️

Good to hear from Natalie Whelan CEO @childreninni on the work of Parentline and the parenting support available at the @NSPCCNI reception on Equal protection from Assault.

Good to hear @NSPCCNI Equal Protection Reception from @JulieMorganLAB on experiences in Wales three years after bringing forward equivalent Equal Protection from assault legislation in Wales.

Delighted to be in Stormont today to speak on behalf of @RCPCHIreland for @NSPCCNI thank you to @MichelleGuy4 and @Justice_NI . The change has worked in Scotland and Wales. @JulieMorganLAB will give overview of the change in Wales @RCPCHWales Equal protection from assault

Today at the @NSPCCNI reception at Stormont we are hearing from @RCPCHIreland member @julieannmaney on the health case for ending physical punishment of a child and experiences as a Paediatrician.

We’re at Stormont today calling for a change in the law to end physical punishment of children. We want to allow all children in Northern Ireland to have a childhood free of physical harm in any form. Support us by signing the petition via our website at https://t.co/ko8t4vrCoT

All set for @NSPCCNI Equal Protection from Assault reception today in Parliament Buildings. @JulieMorganLAB @Justice_NI Minister @RCPCHIreland member @julieannmaney @nichildcom and @MichelleGuy4

At the @duponline conference we took the opportunity too, to continue discussions on paediatric waiting lists. @HarrycHarvey1 @PhillipBrett21