Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory child health training for all GP trainees.

The training curriculum for general practitioners (GPs) is set by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and has to meet the standards set by the General Medical Council (GMC). The curriculum set by the RCGP educates GP trainees in identifying and managing those conditions most common to primary care. Meeting the needs of children and young people is currently reflected in a specific section of the GP curriculum.

The current review of postgraduate curricula by the GMC provides an opportunity to ensure curricula reflect general professional capabilities and to ensure all training requirements are met.