Workforce census 2022 is now open

We collect and report on essential information about the UK’s paediatric services. This year we're asking all consultant paediatricians and SAS doctors working in the UK to complete our 10-minute form.

About the census

No logins this Friday, 09:00 - 11:00

While we do some essential maintenance, you'll be unable to sign in to your RCPCH online account - for this website, ePortfolio/CPD Diary (Kaizen), Compass, Child Protection Portal or Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Advice for parents and young people

Our posters explain when and how to get help if you or your child is unwell. They are available for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (in English and Welsh).

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St David's Day Conference 2022

Join us in Cardiff on 9 March for a dynamic programme featuring discussions on paediatric Long COVID in Wales, Welsh government health plans and more.

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Training principle of the month

What are your patients saying? Dr Lia Davies partnered with RCPCH &Us to consider how effective listening can help facilitate the right conversations.

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Latest news and blogs

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News

Response to the Poverty and Inequality Commission advice on the Scottish government’s child poverty plan

27 January 2022

On Tuesday 25 January 2022, the Poverty and Inequality Commission published its advice to the Scottish Government on the Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26. The report concludes that child poverty isn’t reducing in Scotland; in fact, it remains at much the same level as before the Child Poverty Act...

COVID-19

Health policy

Public health

News

AGM 2022 - notice and call for motions

25 January 2022

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of RCPCH Conference and exhibition on 28 June 2022 in Liverpool. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

Membership

News

Getting to grips with climbing as a family

25 January 2022

Dr John McCabe is a Consultant Paediatrician, married with four year old and two year old sons. He is a member of the British Mountaineering Council and has been climbing for over 20 years. Here, he shares his love of climbing, and advises how best to ensure your children are safe and healthy if you...

Life stage

Infant

Membership

News

From infectious disease research to climate change bootcamp: why I got involved in the College’s Climate Change Working Group

18 January 2022

Dr Dayo Ajayi-Obe is a Consultant Paediatrician at Hammersmith Hospital and a member of the international stream of the College’s Climate Change Working Group. In her blog, she details her experiences in research and the links between climate change and the spread of infectious diseases.

Knowledge and skills

Volunteering

Membership

News

In the bleak midwinter, dare to be the Spring - President's blog

14 January 2022

It is important to acknowledge the challenges we face, but Camilla reminds us how amazing our members are and how grateful children and their families are for the work you do.

COVID-19

Membership

Public health

News

RCPCH comments on reports of increased admissions of under 5s in hospital with COVID-19

13 January 2022

In response to reports of increased admissions of under-fives in hospital with COVID-19, RCPCH comments:

COVID-19

People talk and share ideas standing next to abstract posters

RCPCH Conference 2022

Abstract submissions are open for this event, which takes place in Liverpool from 28 to 30 June this year. Our theme: Connect, Energise, Inspire – Celebrating Paediatrics and Child Health Together.

We look forward to getting your entries!

How to submit an abstract