Committee
Specialty Board
The Specialty Board’s purpose is to serve as a communications channel between RCPCH and groups representing paediatric sub-specialties and special interests.
Scotland
Resource
Recommended undergraduate paediatric curriculum
Doctors at all levels come across children and families in their work, and it's essential that newly qualified doctors can effectively interact with, assess and care for babies, children and young people. This curriculum provides Medical Schools with a framework and recommended learning outcomes to ...
News
RCPCH responds to WHO report ‘Born Too Soon’
10 May 2023
On 10 May 23, the World Health Organisation published their report ‘Born Too Soon’ first initiated in 2012.
Volunteering opportunity
Examination Board and START Board - volunteering opportunities
Closing date
We're seeking volunteers to lead on our work in examinations and assessments. This includes the development and quality assurance of scenarios for our clinical exams, of our theory exam materials and of the START assessment for trainees.
News
The national PAFTA winners 2023
10 May 2023
Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees Committee, is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s national PAFTAs, celebrating paediatric training achievements across the UK.
Resource
Healthcare standards for children and young people in secure settings
There are about 1,000 children and young people placed in secure settings at any one time on justice or welfare grounds. This cohort of children often have complex needs that span mental health, neurodevelopmental need, substance misuse, and physical health, which can be hard to reach through tradit...
Event
Sustainable Child Health Course
08 June 2023
In partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, members of the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group have helped produce a course on the impact of climate change on child health and wellbeing.
News
Workforce planning and sustainable staffing - changes to the NHS Pensions Scheme
29 March 2023
Following the Department of Health and Social Care consultation, proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme have been agreed as part of the government’s Spring Budget.
Resource
COVID-19 Recovery Committee (Scottish Parliament): long COVID inquiry - consultation response
In February 2023, we responded to this inquiry, with feedback from members in Scotland. Unlike some parts of the UK, Scotland does not have a specific service aimed at long COVID, nor one focussed on children and young people with chronic fatigue and pain. Read a short summary of our response and re...
Resource
Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion - consultation response
In March 2023, the Scottish Government called for views on their proposed restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland. In our response, we highlighted the ways in which alcohol is harmful to children and young people and stated that we are supportive of policies that will work to e...