Help protect children from flu this winter

Every winter, thousands of children are admitted to hospital with flu. You can make a difference. As paediatricians, your support is vital in increasing flu vaccine uptake.

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Viral respiratory tract infections guidance

We have updated our national recommendations on the management of children in hospital with viral respiratory tract infections. You can use these in partnership with your local infection prevention control team.

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Volunteering with us

Each year, more than 3,000 members contributing to our work. You too can help shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare, all while gaining leadership, networks and invaluable professional and personal growth.

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Your paediatrics, your future

We’re inviting members at every career stage and from every location to share moments of joy at work that inspire the next generation. With your consent, we’ll feature your stories during 2026, our 30th anniversary year as a Royal College.

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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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Photo: Steve Turner, RCPCH President, Jan Dudley, RCPCH Registrar (Steve and Jan in ceremonial robes) and Rob Okunnu, RCPCH CEO

President's update

17 November 2025

Celebrating members, thanking leaders and shaping our future - President's update

Last week’s membership ceremony in Edinburgh gave us a moment to celebrate our newest Members and Fellows, and to bid a fond farewell to our CEO, Rob Okunnu, as he moves on after nearly 7 years at the College.

Announcement

17 November 2025

Enrich your clinical training - apply for a fully funded industry placement

RCPCH, in partnership with Vertex and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, is delighted to announce the annual launch of the Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (VPiPP).

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Blog

17 November 2025

Enhancing early childhood development in Nigeria: a collaboration project

Since early 2024 we have partnered with Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Nigeria to embed early childhood development into health and community services, advocate for better policies and collect data to inform best practice and scale up interventions. Because every child need...

Media response

14 November 2025

RCPCH responds to ADHD Taskforce’s final report

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has responded to the final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce and welcomes its ambition to improve care and outcomes for people with ADHD across the life course.