Children and young people's participation

The RCPCH values children and young peoples’ insights and involves them in its work to improve health services delivered to young patients.  

Find out how you can get involved

• Participate in our e-consultation
• Find out about children's rights
• Join our Youth Advisory Panel
•  Read the latest blogs from Youth Advisory Panel members
• Read about our Parents and Carers Group

Participation update

The College has already done some great work with children and young people and has many ambtious plans for the future. A full update is available - to view, float your cursor over the image below and select 'expand':

Download RCPCH participation update 2011 (PDF, 492KB, 4 pages) 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is committed to the safe, meaningful and ethical participation of children and young people from all backgrounds, ages and abilities.

Events

Read about past and future events involving children and young people.      

Careers in paediatrics

If you're a child or young person hoping to go into paediatrics, our website has a wealth of useful information.

• Find out if this is the career for you
• Read all about the practice of paediatrics and specialising within paediatrics
• See what being a paediatrician is really like
• Attend one of our careers fairs

Parents and carers group

The group allows parents and carers to have their say in order to help RCPCH improve, influence and lead the way in children's health. Read more.

College members

If you are a College member with a special interest in children and young people's participation, visit our Young People's Health Special Interest Group website.                

Contact

Visit our useful contacts page, or get in touch with Bharti Mepani, Children and Young People's Participation and Advocacy Manager, by email bharti.mepani@rcpch.ac.uk or by phone 0207 092 6076.