For anyone interested in learning more about air pollution and its impact on child health.
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Membership
Getting adolescent and young adults health rightWant to ensure your services and health support are engaging for this population? Join our two-session online course on 16 and 17 October.
Community building in MilestonesThe latest issue of your member magazine shines a light on connections - with contributions from Visiting Fellows, senior members on planning for retirement and more. -
Education and careers
Assessment - the rationale for changeWe have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why. -
Work we do
Invited reviewsWe deliver clinically-led peer reviews to healthcare organisations, providing independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on your clinical services and quality of care. -
Resources
Flexible working data and guidanceOur new resource presents insights on flexible working patterns from 2015 to 2025, UK legislation and NHS guidance. Plus, paediatricians' experiences balancing clinical life, aspirations and personal wellbeing.
Standards for emergency careThe 5th edition of our Facing the Future document outlines how to deliver safe, high quality and integrated care for patients in Paediatric Emergency Departments in the UK.
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Key topics
Strengthening children’s community health servicesMore than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK. -
News and events
Scotland manifestoHow can the health, wellbeing and rights of children and young people be not only safeguarded, but actively prioritised? The Holyrood election is in May 2026 and we have a 'prescription for change' for the next Scottish Government.
Grand Round 2025-26Register for our new fortnightly series of free, one-hour webinars, which replicate the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals. Each features an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Digital Paediatrics 2025Join us in Birmingham or online on Wednesday 5 November for our first-ever conference on digital health technology. We'll explore how digital innovation is transforming paediatric care, with insights from leading tech companies and NHS digital pioneers.
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.
Spotlight on our policy report, 'Clean air, healthy childhoods'
Our report, published in June, features innovative clinical responses to environmental health inequalities. What are the opportunities, challenges and transferable practices that can inform models of care where you work?
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.