For anyone interested in learning more about air pollution and its impact on child health.
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Membership
Milestones: Finding the timeThe winter edition of your member magazine has contributions on supporting professional activities, our rota gaps survey, service development and so much more.
Explore the paediatric sub-specialtiesIn the UK, all paediatricians develop a sub-specialty in the final stage of their training. They cover a range of health conditions and treatments, from the very specific to general paediatrics. -
Education and careers
Our upcoming coursesWe offer a range of courses, including our popular 'How to manage' series on clinical topics, plus safeguarding, effective educational supervision and exam preparation. Many are hosted online. -
Work we do
Our College strategyCovering the next three years and with four strategic goals, our strategy aims to meet our members' priorities to support their working lives and be a powerful advocate for children and young people. -
Resources
Discharge and medication safetyWe have six recommendations to improve the safety of liquid medicines during the transition from hospital to home care.
Thrive Paediatrics resource hubEspecially for members, our new hub offers evidence and good practice examples in wellbeing, plus stories from paediatricians' lived experience. -
Key topics
10 Year Health Plan for the NHSWe want to ensure children and young people are at the centre of the Government's plan. Our briefings outline our recommendations and how members in England can input.
Air pollution and child healthOur Companion, developed with members, helps you build your knowledge, talk to patients and advocate for change - such as joining a clean air community in the UK or internationally. -
News and events
From Professor Steve Turner...As RCPCH President, Steve shares regular updates with members by email and on this website - such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.
RCPCH Conference 2025Our major event of the year takes place from 26 to 28 March in Glasgow and online, and you don't want to miss it! Get your early bird ticket now for 15% off.
Paediatric services and rota gapsWe surveyed members across the UK to understand more about understaffed rotas and how to address them for both a high quality service and clinician wellbeing.
For child health professionals who want to make talking about air pollution 'business as usual'.
For health professionals who want to advocate for broader systemic change to improve air quality.
Explore our library of case studies highlighting projects and professionals working to improve air quality.
Discover more about our national and international networks focused on air pollution and child health.
For policy makers, NHS leaders and child health professionals. Read more about these innovative clinics.
Education tip
After you have engaged in the Air Pollution Companion resources, you can record your learning as CPD. Reflect on what you have learned, how it will influence your practice and any further actions you plan to take.
This project is funded by the Clean Air Fund, a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to tackling air pollution.
Updated in September 2024, our statement reviews the latest evidence on air pollution and child health in the UK, and provides policy recommendations.
RCPCH work to tackle climate change
Children are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. See our position statement, action plan and resources produced with our working group of enthusiastic members and staff - and join us in tackling this issue.