Remember to vote for the next RCPCH Registrar

We have three member candidates for this Senior Officer role, and eligible members can vote online before 7 May at 12 noon. Details are in your email from our election provider, Civica.

Registrar election

Equal protection from assault

In England and Northern Ireland, children are the only group of people not fully protected in law from physical assault. We outline the practicalities of removing the 'reasonable punishment defence’ from law and the appropriate next steps.

Recommendations

Worried and waiting in Northern Ireland

There is a large and growing number of children on paediatric outpatient waiting lists in NI. Our new report has recommendations to help ensure children get care in a timely manner and within the right service.

Report

Supporting paediatric diabetes care

With data provided by units in England and Wales, we have published our latest annual report from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit. Plus an infographic with the key findings and a case study from one of our participants.

NPDA report

Latest news and blogs

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Blog

23 April 2024

Mental health matters - for health professionals

This month, Thrive Fellow Jess Morgan reflects on the stigma surrounding the mental health of NHS staff and offers advice and resources to help seeking support.

Blog

22 April 2024

“Wronging the ancientry” - adolescent care

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Wales Officer explores the need to invest in adolescence care and draws on his experiences of caring for young people.

Announcement

17 April 2024

Paediatricians call for an end to unjust and dangerous smacking laws

Children’s doctors in England and Northern Ireland are calling for equal protection for children and young people against physical assault, such as smacking, hitting, and slapping.

Announcement

16 April 2024

RCPCH responds to NHS Practitioner Health announcement

RCPCH has responded to news about the NHS Practitioner Health announcement and calls for the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff to be a priority focus for NHS decision makers into the future.