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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – member briefing

On 13 January 2026, the UK Government introduced emergency legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation for medical specialty training as part of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill. This page provides information on what the Bill will do and the College's engagement with the UK Governme...

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RCPCH update on screen time and online harms

19 January 2026

RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner, has joined leading doctors in a letter to government as concerns of the impact on children and young people's physical and mental health both from excessive screen time as well as exposure to harmful online content grow.

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Screen time and online harms: resources for members

This page brings together key resources on screen time and online harms to help inform conversations with families and guide clinical practice across the UK. We will continue to monitor developments and update these resources as new guidance emerges.

Digital health

Health policy

Volunteering opportunity

Early Years Campaign - Clinical Lead

Closing date

16 February 2026

The Early Years Campaign is our new UK‑wide initiative launching in 2026, which will strengthen the College’s policy, advocacy and campaign work to improve outcomes for children from birth to age of five.

Health policy

Volunteering opportunity

Education and Learning Board - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

Support our work in education for members, including courses and online learning resources. We are seeking an Officer for Education, Clinical Lead for Continuous Professional Development and Clinical Lead for Digital Learning.

Digital health

Continuing professional development

Leadership

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Education and Workforce - call for applications

Closing date

16 February 2026

RCPCH members are invited to apply for the position of Vice President for Education and Workforce. This senior Officer role works in close partnership with the President, Registrar, Treasurer, fellow Vice Presidents and College staff to advance the mission of the College, which represents more than ...

Health policy

Choose paediatrics

Continuing professional development

Leadership

Mentoring

Public affairs and campaigning

RCPCH Conference

Workforce

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Training and Assessment - call for applications

Closing date

16 February 2026

RCPCH members are invited to apply for the position of Vice President for Training and Assessment. This senior Officer role works in close partnership with the President, Registrar, Treasurer, fellow Vice Presidents and College staff to advance the mission of the College, which represents more than ...

Health policy

Examinations

Leadership

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

Progress+

Public affairs and campaigning

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Thrive Paediatrics: National report 2025

The RCPCH Thrive Paediatrics programme explores how to prioritise the wellbeing of the child health workforce while addressing underlying workplace challenges, with best practice examples, resources and community networks. Our national report, published in December 2025 and available to download bel...

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Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Greener paediatrics: Policy context

The NHS is legally committed to achieving Net Zero, but structural and workforce barriers hinder progress. This policy context page explores the roles of government, NHS bodies, Royal Colleges, and clinicians in delivering sustainable healthcare that protects children’s health today and secures a gr...

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Air pollution

Climate change

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Greener paediatrics: Toolkit

This practical toolkit will help paediatric services embed sustainability into everyday care. It offers clear steps, tools and resources to support the NHS Net Zero ambition while maintaining safe, high-quality care for children and young people.