Strategic aim 1
To harness knowledge, data and intelligence to improve the quality of care for children and young people.
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Membership
RCPCH President electionWe are now calling for applications from eligible members, with an election due to take places this autumn. Champion child health policy and be a leading voice on advancing the mission of the College.
RCPCH Treasurer applicationsWe also invite members to apply for this senior leadership role. As Treasurer, you'll be at the heart of College decision-making, with overall legal responsibility for our work as a charity. -
Education and careers
Are you ready for Progress+?Live from August, Progress+ is our new, two-level training programme, and aims to to flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Making EDI everybody’s businessWe look at how we can further embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do at the College. -
Resources
"Perfectly imperfect"The front cover of our Epilepsy12 organisational and clinical audits report for 2023 embodies the spirit of resilience. The documents give insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of services.
Diabetes-related admissionsOur National Paediatric Diabetes Audit has produced its latest report summarising acute emergency hospital admissions of children and young people where the primary diagnosis is related to diabetes. -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
Creating environments where we can thriveTwo paediatricians share thoughts around vulnerability, compassion and belonging at work. Jess and Anna talk about brave spaces, self-care and those "small moments of human connection". -
News and events
Our manifesto for the next UK General ElectionAs political parties develop their policy platforms, we need to be prepared. So we’ve published our manifesto to call on parties to support children’s health and wellbeing in a changing world.
Thrive Paediatrics listening eventJoin us on 14 November in London for our first 'listening event'. The CPD-accredited day has the collective wellbeing and working lives of paediatricians at its heart, and we want to hear your stories.
Share your work at RCPCH ConferenceSubmit an abstract for the 2024 RCPCH Conference and you could be showcasing your work to colleagues from around the world at the UK's biggest child health event.
In conversation... our podcasts on the College strategy
Strategic aim 2
To equip members with the skills and knowledge they need through training and assessment.
Strategic aim 3
To speak with confidence and authority on the health issues that matter to children and young people, and on policies that speak to our values and our mission.
Strategic aim 4
To develop our communities, supporting members throughout their careers and attracting new recruits, ensuring the College is financially sustainable and well-resourced.
In autumn 2022, Rob Okunnu, Interim CEO (now CEO), sat down with President Dr Camilla Kingdon to consider what has changed in the last year and the amazing work still yet to be done.
We'd love to hear your feedback so please email us on the link below or on social media using #RCPCHstrategy