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Membership
Why volunteer with us?Volunteering is vital to our work, and over 3,000 members contribute each year. You too can shape paediatrics, support future generations, influence healthcare and gain invaluable experience.
Community building in MilestonesThe latest issue of your member magazine shines a light on connections - with contributions from Visiting Fellows, senior members on planning for retirement and more. -
Education and careers
Assessment - the rationale for changeWe have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why. -
Work we do
College strategy - one year onLast September, we launched the first phase of our strategy to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people, and the combined actions of members, staff and children and young people have already had positive impacts. -
Resources
Flexible working data and guidanceOur new resource presents insights on flexible working patterns from 2015 to 2025, UK legislation and NHS guidance. Plus, paediatricians' experiences balancing clinical life, aspirations and personal wellbeing.
Standards for emergency careThe 5th edition of our Facing the Future document outlines how to deliver safe, high quality and integrated care for patients in Paediatric Emergency Departments in the UK.
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Key topics
Strengthening children’s community health servicesMore than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK. -
News and events
Scotland manifestoHow can the health, wellbeing and rights of children and young people be not only safeguarded, but actively prioritised? The Holyrood election is in May 2026 and we have a 'prescription for change' for the next Scottish Government.
Grand Round 2025-26Register for our new fortnightly series of free, one-hour webinars, which replicate the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals. Each features an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Latest report from our neonatal auditOur National Neonatal Audit Programme assesses whether babies admitted to neonatal units receive consistently high quality care. We present findings from data collected in 2024 and recommendations.
How to contact us
Need support, have a question or want to give us feedback? Complete our contact form.
If you prefer to talk with someone, you can call us on +44 (0)20 7092 6000.
Change is coming: RCPCH Help Centre
We're excited to begin rolling out our new online Help Centre - part of our ongoing commitment to improve how and when we respond to your queries.
While we prepare for the full launch in early 2026, you can continue to reach us on our contact form. You may receive a reply from our Help Centre, but rest assured your query will always be directed to the right team.
Our London office
Our building is normally open to members and visitors Monday through Thursday each week. The address is 5-11 Theobald's Road, London WC1X 8SH.