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Help shape the future of child health: Become an Independent Trustee at RCPCH

Closing date

22 September 2026

Every child deserves the best start in life. At Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), we work to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people through education, training, research, advocacy and leadership. Representing more than 25,000 members and Fellows across the...

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Human rights of children in the social care system in England - consultation response

In September 2025, we responded to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry on the human rights of children in the social care system in England. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

News

Paediatricians welcome the expansion of Martha’s Rule

4 September 2025

Martha’s Rule is the right for patients, families and carers to request a rapid review if they are worried that their or their loved one’s condition is getting worse and their concerns are not being responded to.

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RCPCH welcomes plans to ban sale of energy drinks for under-16s

3 September 2025

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

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RCPCH responds to NHS England’s 10-point plan for resident doctors

3 September 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have responded to NHS England’s publication of a 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.

Volunteering opportunity

Theory exams: Deputy Theory Lead and Theory Examiners

Closing date

21 September 2026

Help oversee the development, provision and quality assurance of our three theory exams. The Deputy Theory Lead, open to Fellows, supports the Theory Lead, including on the ratification of exam results. Theory examiners, open to Fellows and members with MRCPCH (including still in training), review q...

Examinations

Document

Flexible working in paediatrics: Insights and data, legislation and guidance

Postgraduate doctors in training, consultants and SAS doctors in paediatrics often have flexible working patterns within the NHS. We present data since 2015, relevant UK legislation, guidance from the NHS and RCPCH and real-life experiences from members.

Paediatric careers

Workforce

Course

Grand Round webinars 2026-27

11 September 2026

Our fortnightly series of free webinars replicates the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals, bringing high-quality medical education to paediatricians and child health professionals across the UK. Each 60-minute webinar features expert-led presentations on clinical and professional paedi...

Continuing professional development

Public health

Research

News

RCPCH welcomes rollout of RSV jab for premature babies

21 July 2025

UK Governments are rolling out drug nirsevimab from later this year to provide protection against RSV to around 7,000 high-risk infants and babies born before 32 weeks.

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Voice of the Nation: What helps children and young people to be healthy, happy and well?

Over the last two years, RCPCH &Us have been working with children and young people across the UK to find out what matters to them to improve their health and the services that support them. Over 3,000 children and young people have taken part, with a review group looking at the results and drafting...

Children and young people's voice