Abstracts are now open for submission for RCPCH Conference 2027

We are already busy planning next May's conference in Liverpool. We are now inviting abstract submissions and workshop proposals - it's the perfect opportunity to showcase your research or project.

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Our next clinical leaders programme

Applications are open until this Sunday for a nine-month educational programme to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and community. It starts this September and is exclusively for senior paediatric professionals.

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Key findings from our Epilepsy12 audit

The latest report from our audit on paediatric epilepsy care has three key themes: inclusion of all children and young people with a new diagnosis; workforce and pathways for local populations; and impactful care planning.

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The state of child health in 2026

Outcomes have worsened or stagnated across the UK, reversing years of progress, and the impact is felt most sharply in deprived areas and among ethnic minority communities.

Explore our analysis in 12 indicators

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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Our annual impact review

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Announcement

12 August 2026

NPDA commissions national Poverty Proofing® programme to tackle health inequalities

Building on findings from our National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA), the programme supports paediatric diabetes services to better understand and reduce the barriers that poverty can create for children and young people with diabetes and their families. It hosts workshops (pictured) and has publ...

Podcast

11 August 2026

Child health research 2: Getting started and finding support, with Professor Will Carroll

How can paediatricians get started in research alongside clinical work? In this podcast episode, one of our Area Officers and former Officer for Research talks about how to navigate the balance between research and your clinical role.

Announcement

3 August 2026

ACCIA publishes annual report for 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA) has published its annual report and updated nominal roll for the 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards round.

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Blog

31 July 2026

Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Building a culture of support

Dr Fatimah Unar reflects on the rewards and challenges of a career in paediatric emergency medicine, and how creating a supportive team culture helps colleagues navigate the most difficult moments in child health care.

Announcement

30 July 2026

Dr Vasanta Nanduri elected College Vice President for Training and Assessment

We are delighted to welcome Vasanta as our new VP following the latest membership election, as Dr Cathryn Chadwick's tenure has come to a close.

President's update

28 July 2026

Learning from devolution - President's update

Steve reflects on how the four UK nations have delivered healthcare for their populations since devolution happened in 1999, the challenges in comparison of outcomes, and what this has taught us.