Leading the way in children’s health

We want more healthy children. So we make sure that our members get the knowledge and expertise they need, and we involve children, young people and families in all that we do.

Leaving the EU

As paediatricians we need to know that children and young people are placed at the centre of Brexit preparedness. We set our recommendations and provide guidance to our members working through this transition.

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Prevention of ill health

From the high prevalence of obesity to widening inequalities, prevention is an integral part of the solution to many of the problems that children face. We're consulting on the Government's green paper.

RCPCH Conference

Be a vital part of the UK's largest child health event by submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation. There is no fee for making a submission and our deadline is Monday, 21 October.

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Our major news and media response

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News

Tackle obesity with better routes home from school

13 September 2019

RSPH say banning junk food ads, building parks and transforming active travel are key to success. RCPCH's Dr Max Davie responds.

Community child health

General paediatrics

Health policy

News

RCPCH responds to new guidance on how to stay fit and healthy

7 September 2019

The RCPCH welcomes the CMO's updated physical activity guidelines and says "the key to longevity and success is embedding healthy habits into life early and making them part of a routine".

Community child health

General paediatrics

Public health

News

Some positive action, but more needs to be done to improve Scotland’s child health

4 September 2019

Responding to today’s Programme for Government, RCPCH Scotland highlighted the mixed bag offered by Scottish Government for Scotland’s children. RCPCH Scotland welcomed the actions being taken on air pollution, child poverty, early year’s mental health and disability assistance.

Mental health

Respiratory medicine

Public health

Clinical research fellowship in childhood disability

Applications are now open for this award, jointly funded by RCPCH and Newlife - The Charity for Disabled Children. It's open to any post-doctoral researcher who is a registered paediatrician, with the research carried out in the UK.

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Upcoming courses and events

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Course

DCH Clinical exam preparation course

13 March 2020

London

This one-day course will familiarise you with the Diploma of Child Health Clinical exam. You will gain a greater understanding of the assessment criteria, the key skills required, the pitfalls to avoid by focusing on exam technique and, through practice, how to approach each station.

Examinations

Event

Influencing the NHS: Advocating for children, young people and child health professionals

27 November 2019

London

This event is for everyone with an interest in child health policy, NHS England and the healthcare workforce - and who would like the tools to make a difference in their local area.

Event

FRCPCH/MRCPCH Admissions ceremony - Edinburgh 2020

12 November 2020

Edinburgh

We look forward to welcoming new Fellows and Members of the RCPCH, and their guests, at this special event. The ceremony takes place in the beautiful Main Hall, followed by an afternoon tea and drinks reception.

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