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Improving health in the early years

The first years of a child’s life shape their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our new campaign, Strong foundations, will work with members to ensure every child gets the best start in life.

Volunteering your professional expertise

We're now recruiting members for several volunteering roles, such as Portfolio Pathway Champions, Area Officer for south England, Deputy Theory Lead and regional reps on the Wales Executive Committee.

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Shaping our policy and public affairs work

Our new Paediatric Influencing Network is open to all members, at any career stage and location. You'll be invited to share your experiences and insights that strengthen our influencing to decision‑makers.

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Leading the way in children's health

Our ten-year strategy has four goals to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people in the UK and internationally.

Our latest annual impact review sets out what we've achieved - together with you, our members, partners and children and young people.

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Media response

4 June 2026

RCPCH responds Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS

On Thursday 4 July, Lord Mann published a government commissioned review into antisemitism and other forms racism in the NHS.

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Podcast

3 June 2026

Influencing the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: podcast

How does the College use both paediatric and policy expertise to help shape legislation affecting children and young people? Professor Andrew Rowland, Officer for Child Protection (pictured), talks about our work with colleagues from RCPCH and NSPCC.

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Blog

2 June 2026

Your Paediatrics, Your Future: My name means hope

Dr Umit Gultekin recalls a moment in his career where he cared for a critically unwell child, and supported their family through a difficult decision about specialist care. Years later he saw the boy again, a moment that reminded him why he chose paediatrics.

President's update

2 June 2026

Supporting children in a changing world – President’s update

Child health has changed over the years, and today we have new priorities in public health, such as screen time, maternal and child vaccination, vaping and school attendance. Steve signposts to resources to help you tactfully support families on these issues.

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Announcement

29 May 2026

Should paediatric care extend to all children and young people at least until their 18th birthday?

We posed this question earlier this month RCPCH Conference in a panel session chaired by Leonora Merry from the Nuffield Trust. There isn't a straightforward answer, but it is crucial that transition services ensure young people are not left without care, are developmentally appropriate and are co-p...

Announcement

27 May 2026

Announcing the winners of the RCPCH Members' Award 2026

Our Members' Award honours members who have undertaken exceptional work in support of child health and the College strategies. We are pleased to announce that Dr Kate Pryde and Dr James Edelmen are the 2026 joint winners. Congratulations to both!