Thirty years of paediatrics with RCPCH. Millions of moments that mattered.

This year we're celebrating 30 years as a Royal College. We want to hear from you about 'Your Paediatrics, Your Future': Tell us what you enjoy most about your work and what keeps you going even in those challenging days.

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Outbreak of meningococcal disease

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) in Kent.

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Health checks and outcomes in diabetes

The National Paediatrics Diabetes Audit has published its latest annual summary report on 2023-24 data, including prevalence, health outcomes and technologies.

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Get your ticket for RCPCH Conference

We're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?

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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.

Our strategy

Our annual impact review

Latest news and blogs

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Podcast

18 March 2026

'Leading the way' episode 9: Compassionate leadership in challenging times, with Will Clement

In this podcast episode, Jonathan spoke with Will, a leadership consultant, executive coach and facilitator, about his extensive work across the NHS and this College. What emerged was a powerful reminder of why compassionate leadership is not optional — it is essential.

Media response

13 March 2026

RCPCH responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy

The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031.

Announcement

11 March 2026

Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience

We're inviting members and non-members to complete our 2026 membership survey. Your feedback will help us improve how we communicate with you and inform our strategic priorities.

Photo: Steve Turner at a conference, in a library lined with books, with a presenter at front and seated delegates

President's update

10 March 2026

Be curious about school attendance - President's update

Understanding and addressing school attendance is fast becoming a priority for our members and wider society, and Steve introduces our new position statement with both evidence and practical advice for paediatricians. He also shares updates on our assessment review and policy work across the UK.

Young girl getting her heart checked with a stethoscope

Blog

6 March 2026

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

Media response

6 March 2026

RCPCH responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act

On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes.