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
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.
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