We preserve and enable access to records of our history as the British Paediatric Association (BPA) and a Royal College, and to the history of child health. We welcome enquiries from our members and the general public.
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Membership
Grief we don’t speak ofWe need places to pause and acknowledge the emotional impact of caregiving, writes Dr Jess Morgan. We want to hear members' stories of overwhelm and burnout, and compassion too.
Milestones magazineIn our summer 2023 edition, we prepare for the new training currriculum Progress+! Members discuss collaborative working in youth-friendly services and so much more. -
Education and careers
We're getting ready for Progress+Live from August, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Sharing paediatric and child health workforce informationWe provide a unique overview through our data collections, guidance, evidence library and interactive maps. -
Resources
Engaging children and young peopleOur guidance and best practice examples can help you collaborate with children, young people and their families to create a healthcare service that meets their needs.
Secure settingsAt any time, about 1,000 children and young people are placed in secure settings on justice or welfare grounds, and they may have complex needs. Our healthcare standards were refreshed in spring 2023. -
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.
Working for changeTwo years ago, we outlined the steps we need to take on equality, diversity and inclusion. We've now reported on our progress, and what happens next as we remain dedicated to working for change. -
News and events
Podcast on child health inequalitiesTwo innovative teams tell us about their work to better understand the impact of poverty on children and young people’s health, and design NHS services with targeted support.
Annual review2022 was a busy year where we sought to #ShiftTheDial on health inequalities, launched a new RCPCH Learning platform, led on policy work across the four nations and so much more.
Our archive includes 5,000 records and may be of interest to those researching the history of medicine, health and social policy, and medical education. All searchable on an easy-to-use online catalogue.
We warmly welcome donations of material from members, individuals and organisations with an involvement in child health, and our archive collection policy explains this process. You're welcome to contact us with any enquiries.
Our history
In 1928, six paediatricians attended the first meeting of the British Paediatric Association "to advance, for the benefit of the public, education in child health and paediatrics...". One year later, more joined our first Annual Scientifc Meeting in Windemere, Lake District (top photo).
For decades, the Association discussed how to form a college and, on 23 June 1996 we were granted Royal College status.
In 2022, dozens of our Senior Members, Senior Fellows and Honorary Fellows joined us for a special day out in Windemere, re-enacting that historic photo from almost one hundred years before (bottom photo).
Our subject guides on a range of child health topics are for researchers interested in child health and the history of paediatrics. They cover subjects as diverse as nutrition, HIV/AIDs, vaccination and children's health during the second world war.