Measles cases are rising again in parts of the UK

Our 'Think measles' poster reminds health professionals to be alert to measles symptoms in children and young people and to talk to families about vaccination.

'Think measles' poster and resources

On screen time for under-5s

We have responded to a Department for Education call for evidence, which will inform new parental guidance on screen time and use for children in the early years.

Read our response

Explore our digital solutions catalogue

Our new Digital Health Hub is just for members, with a catalogue to help you identify, evaluate and adopt proven digital solutions in your workplace.

Visit the catalogue

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?

Find out more and book

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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Announcement

18 February 2026

Transition to online only Annual General Meeting on 2 June 2026

The RCPCH Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 will be delivered in an online format, replacing the previous hybrid format. It will take place on 2 June, three weeks after our annual conference.

Podcast

18 February 2026

'Leading the way' episode 8: Strategic leadership in safeguarding, with Dr Vicki Walker

All child health professionals, no matter their role, must have knowledge and skills in safeguarding and as a designated doctor in child protection, Vicki has particular leadership experience in this area. Jonathan introduces the latest episode from our leadership podcast series.

Dr Dana Beasley and graphics showing a hospital, a bar chart and children

Blog

17 February 2026

Delivering for all – An RCPCH Wales ask of the next Welsh Government

Dr Dana Beasley, RCPCH Wales Deputy Officer, brings to light our calls on the next Welsh Government, with an ask to address poverty, invest in early years and ‘deliver for all’.

Media response

12 February 2026

RCPCH response to the new NCMD report on consanguinity

Today’s report on consanguinity from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) represents an important and sensitive area of practice for paediatricians.

President's update

10 February 2026

Research, advocacy and learning - President’s update

This update explores how you can get started in research and the growing support available through RCPCH networks and partnerships. Alongside research opportunities, President Professor Steve Turner shares highlights from our latest learning resources, sustainability work and advocacy activity acros...

Press release

10 February 2026

RCPCH welcomes new blueprint for emergency departments

NHS England have today published their Model Emergency Department Blueprint, which aims to support trusts to deliver modern urgent and emergency care (UEC) in the Emergency Department (ED) setting.