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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.

Read about our campaign

Joining the Annual General Meeting

We invite all members to AGM 2026, on 2 June, online to hear about College activities and to discuss and vote on five motions. Featuring guest speaker Professor Sir Chris Whitty.

Find out about AGM

Shaping the future MRCPCH Clinical exam

If you're an ST4 member, we invite you to participate in our online pilot exam on 2 June. You'll experience the proposed exam format first-hand and gain CPD recognition.

Find out more about the pilot exam

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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Two people holding up signs that read 'I support a Smokefree Generation', in front of a banner reading 'smokefree action coalition'

President's update

7 May 2026

Advocating for a better future for every child – President’s update

Steve reflects on the journey to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, which marks a landmark step towards a smokefree generation. Plus, you can still sign up for next week's conference, virtually or in-person.

Media response

6 May 2026

RCPCH respond to reports of dangerous sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts

A BBC investigation has found that unqualified “infant sleep experts” are recommending dangerous practices to parents and carers.

Photo of Dr Yincent Tse, wearing an NHS lanyard, at a conference centre

Announcement

5 May 2026

Dr Yincent Tse elected as College Vice President for Education and Workforce

We are delighted to welcome Yincent as our incoming VP following the latest membership election, as Dr Jonathan's Darling tenure comes to a close.

Press release

1 May 2026

Colleges engage DHSC on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse duty

RCPCH leads Royal College letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting MP regarding measures for a mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse (CSA) duty in England.

Blog

30 April 2026

Optimising electronic prescribing and medicine administration (EPMA) systems – patient safety spotlight

Safe and effective dose management in EPMA systems varies significantly across the UK, posing a significant risk of harm to infants, children and young people. This blog summarises an RCPCH/NPPG Joint Medicines Committee position statement that outlines the key factors leading to variation in these ...

Announcement

22 April 2026

Ian Parrett announced as new Chief Executive Officer for RCPCH

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Parrett as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).