Northern Ireland

Members working in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are represented at College Council by the Officer for Ireland - find out useful contacts and activity on your College region's web page

News

All for one and one for all! Teamwork for child health

29 January 2020

Dr Nicola Jay reflects on her first six months as Officer for Workforce Planning and Health Services, and emphasises the importance of good data to her job.

News

Help us shape our vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK

28 January 2020

Russell reflects on the last year since we launched Paediatrics 2040, and invites all UK members to get involved with the project by completing our new survey.

News

Growing evidence linking indoor air pollution and respiratory problems in children

28 January 2020

A joint report by RCPCH and the Royal College of Physicians suggests we need to do more to improve the quality of our indoor air.

Document

The inside story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people

Children in the UK spend more and more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. We make re...

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

Research

News

Government must defend and protect rights of child refugees, says RCPCH

16 January 2020

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on the Dubs amendment to protect child refugees from family separations.

News

Increasing number of vacancies in vulnerable children and families lead roles across the UK

13 January 2020

Rising demand and workforce shortages are leading to vacancies in vulnerable children and families lead roles across the UK, according to research published today by RCPCH. The findings also reveal that many Trusts, Health Boards, and CCGs have yet to create roles for child deaths, Looked After Chil...

Resource

Workforce census: Focus on vulnerable children and families paediatric workforce (2020)

This report, published in January 2020, focuses on lead roles concerning safeguarding, the child death service, looked after children (LAC) and special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Community child health

Community services

Workforce

Workforce census

News

RCPCH welcomes Northern Ireland Deal

10 January 2020

Dr Raymond Nethercott, Officer for Ireland at RCPCH welcomes the New Decade, New Approach deal and the political parties’ commitment to prioritising health.

News

Time for urgent action on air quality, says RCPCH

10 January 2020

The College warns that air pollution is the single greatest environmental threat to public health in the UK, and that it disproportionately affects children, young people, and more deprived communities. Our calls include the expansion of clean air zones in towns and cities, bringing forward our comm...

Volunteering opportunity

Trainees - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

5 January 2026

Trainees are vital to the work and the growth of the College, and are welcomed in many positions in volunteering for the RCPCH. There are committees and groups dedicated to the Trainee experience, including the Trainee Committee and the Trainee Research Network.

Paediatric training

Research