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Membership
An unnerving week, but some good news, tooOur wonderful festival of sport ended on a sour note, says RCPCH President Camilla Kingdon, but a child's brave remark brings hope.
Keeping patients safe and pathways open - managing RSVOur webinar supports paediatricians and other child health professionals with managing RSV, bronchiolitis and other respiratory viruses this year. -
Education and careers
Online coursesOur expert-led, CPD approved courses are for all health professionals. We have a range of online courses, and continue to offer our eLearning and podcasts. -
Work we do
Opening up volunteer rolesOne year on from the publication of our first action plan on equality, diversity and inclusion themes, we report back on what we have achieved and what still needs to be done. -
Resources
Our annual review2020 was a year like no other, and exceptionally difficult for many in paediatrics. But the challenges sparked great innovations and changed aspects of our work for the better.
Epilepsy12 auditOur latest results give an insight into epilepsy care of children and young people, and include QI case studies and national recommendations, plus detailed data tables. -
Key topics
Climate changeWe're looking at what the College and our members can do to play our part in combating climate change for the future benefit of children and young people.
COVID-19We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. -
News and events
Members' voices on our 25th birthdayTo celebrate 25 years of RCPCH, members are sharing stories about a case that has stayed with them. We'll be publishing these throughout the summer months.
How autism research inspired meDr Caitlin Rea, a foundation doctor, shares how her personal experiences, alongside her recent research and teaching, have influenced her to #ChoosePaediatrics.
Announcing the 2021 RCPCH Honorary Fellows and James Spence Medallist
Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number of people each year who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership. This year's Honorary Fellows in alphabetical order:
- Lord Victor Adebowale
- Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta
- Dr Fiona Campbell
- Dr Helen Goodyear
- Dr Jenny Harries
- Professor Aye Aye Khaing
- Professor Kyaw Linn
- Dr Robert Scott-Jupp
- Dr David Vickers
The James Spence Medal is our highest honour, awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health. This year's winner is:
- Professor Henry Halliday
Our mission is to transform child health through knowledge, innovation and expertise. Our vision is a healthier future for children and young people across the world.
Our strategy puts infants, children and young people at the heart of our organisation.
More about the College
As first the British Paediatric Association and, since 1996, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, we have a rich heritage of collaboration and innovation in child health.
We invite you to delve into our history through our members' blogs, and to explore our extensive archive, with subject archive guides on key topics.