Successive lockdowns, lack of access to many services, growing health inequalities and school challenges meant the College played a vital role in 2021. Read about the amazing work done improve health outcomes for children and young people.
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Membership
Milestones magazineYoung people are at the forefront of this special RCPCH &Us edition - as they interview paediatricians about their jobs, meet the Milestones editorial team and tell us about their projects.
Become a memberWe have varied membership types - for medical students and foundation doctors, new trainees and post-MRCPCH doctors, affiliated child health professionals and retired paediatricians. Our questionnaire helps find the best type for you! -
Education and careers
Progress+ is coming soonLive from this summer, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Our clinical auditsOur audits aim to improve care and health outcomes for babies, children and young people. They cover neonatal medicine, epilepsy, diabetes, child protection services and PGHAN. -
Resources
Workforce pressures this winterWe continue to call on national governments to support paediatrics and child health - including fully costed, evidence-based strategies on workforce and health inequalities.
How can you increase patient engagement?We deliver guidance on how to involve children and young people, and their families, in strategic decision making. -
Key topics
Climate changeChildren are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. We’re looking at what we can all do to help combat climate change for the future benefit of children and young people.
GenomicsIt has the potential to change our approaches to healthcare. Our ambitious new programme aims to address unmet need across the sector, in order to improve the health of children and young people. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2023 abstractsShare your project work, get constructive feedback and promote yourself, team and institution.
Podcast on health inequalitiesChildren living in poverty are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes. Three paediatricians talk about how to open up conversations with families about poverty.
Our vision is to lead the way in children's health. Our current three-year strategy outlines our mission and priorities, how we're doing it and what we're focusing on.
The College is governed by our Board of Trustees and Council. Our senior management team leads our divisions, working with about 170 enthusiastic people.
As first the British Paediatric Association and, since 1996, a Royal College, we have a rich heritage of collaboration and innovation in child health, and an extensive archive
Whether it's partnering with local clinicians in Rwanda or taking an active role in drafting the most comprehensive Health Bill for England--read this report to see the impact and outcomes of our work.
Governance and finance
Meeting room hire in central London
We offer convenient, modern, air-conditioned and accessible facilities, supported by our knowledgeable and helpful staff. Discounts are available to College members as well as charities/non-profit organisations.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests!
In our short impact report, published in September 2020, we reflected on all we had achieved - so that we keep the spirit of innovation and action.
A thank you to our members. who supported colleagues in other specialties, who had training disrupted, who worked tirelessly for children, young people and families.