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Supporting Ukraine

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RCPCH Fellowships and prizes

Every year we present awards to our most distinguished members. Learn more about the James Spence medal and other awards.

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Volunteer with education and training

Learn more about our diverse opportunities such as Academic Training Committee roles and College Speciality Advisory Committee.

Progress+ 2023 syllabi and new curriculum

Download these documents and access information about the updated training programme, Progress+ FAQs and more.

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Latest news and blogs

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Press release

26 May 2022

RCPCH response to the national child safeguarding practice review following the tragic deaths of two children

On Thursday 26 May, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published their independent report following the deaths of two children Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson.

Press release

26 May 2022

RCPCH responds to Chancellor’s cost-of-living announcement

On Wednesday 26 May, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced support for families following soaring energy prices and inflation.

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Announcement

25 May 2022

New guidance launched on second opinions in paediatrics

On Thursday 26 May, RCPCH launched a new resource for healthcare professionals, service planners and families of children with complex medical needs to draw upon when requesting, providing and receiving an external second opinion (ESO).

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Announcement

25 May 2022

Mental health and wellbeing plan for England- seeking your views

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking input as it develops a 10-year mental health strategy for England, and we are keen to hear members’ views as we prepare the College’s response.

Media response

24 May 2022

RCPCH responds to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care

On Monday 23 May 2022, the Independent Review of Children's Social Care was published. This follows a commitment from the Government in its 2019 manifesto to launch an independent review, and the authors call this a ‘moment’; ‘a once in a generation opportunity to fix child social care’.

President's blog

20 May 2022

Tackling some of the biggest child health issues - President's blog

Camilla updates on the College’s work to advocate for child health, and how listening to the ideas of medical students and foundation doctors can inspire and energise.