Policy

RCPCH President comments on children's heart unit closures

The President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health pens a comment piece for the Independent on why having fewer larger specialist paediatric units will help deliver the best healthcare for children.

President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Dr Hilary Cass, said:

Last published on 5 July 2012

Have your say

We are inviting members to share their views on Dr Cass's proposals and the future of the College.

To read about the President's six priorities, please click here.

For a full copy of the President's newsletter please click here: A message for RCPCH members(PDF, 1MB)

Last published on 7 May 2013

Invited reviews programme

RCPCH’s Invited Review service aims to support healthcare organisations and clinical teams in resolving concerns about paediatric service provision, safety, training, compliance with standards, and proposals for paediatric reconfiguration or service design.

Last published on 14 June 2013

Further resources

Consultations
Members can submit their comments to live consultations on the NHS by visiting the Health Policy page.
Recent RCPCH responses to consultations related to the Health and Social Care Act include:

Last published on 8 April 2013

Health Reforms Guide

Guidance for paediatricians:

Last published on 2 April 2013

RCPCH Annual Report 2011

RCPCH Annual Report 2011:

Click on the image below to view on-screen or download the Annual Report PDF (1MB)

Last published on 22 May 2012

RCPCH Annual Conference 22-24 May 2012, Glasgow

Paediatricians from across the country come together to share new research and findings on key areas of child health at this year’s RCPCH Conference in Glasgow.

Specialised Health Services for Children... the low-down!

Yes it's me... the girl that wants to give young people a voice, stand up for the right for positive patient experiences and generally rule the world a bit!

Last published on 21 May 2012

Children and young people in secure settings

New standards for the ‘Healthcare of Children and Young People in Secure Settings’, June 2013

Last published on 10 June 2013

College yearly reports and AGM agenda

For members:

RCPCH yearly reports and Annual General Meeting Agenda 2013:

RCPCH AGM Agenda 2013(PDF, 700KB, 36 pages)

RCPCH Annual Report 2012(PDF, 1.5MB, 24 pages)

RCPCH Full Report and Accounts 2012(PDF, 166KB, 35 pages)

Last published on 5 June 2013