There is now a focus on addressing the huge backlog of procedures that have been delayed since the beginning of the pandemic in a safe and effective way. Our guidance, updated in June 2022, informs practice with up-to-date evidence.
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Membership
Milestones spring 2023In this edition of your member magazine, there's a special focus on supporting children and young people’s mental health, and the role paediatricians can play.
Members' recipesExpress your creativity and indulge yourself with a bit of cooking! We're featuring members' favourite recipes, from Justin's Kakuni (pictured) to Katy Rose's plant-based dishes. -
Education and careers
Progress+ is coming soonLive from this summer, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Quality improvementWe support our members and the wider child health workforce to be at the forefront of continuous QI, with opportunities to share resouces on our dedicated website, QI Central. -
Resources
Clinical guidelinesWe develop guidelines in line with our NICE accreditation, comment on draft documents produced by NICE and other organisations, and provide a comprehensive directory.
Medicines resourcesWe provide evidence-based information on prescribing and medicines safety to support healthcare professionals. -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
Month of GenomicsThroughout March we're raising awareness and supporting paediatricians on the use of genomics in the clinic - to help improve child health outcomes. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2023Our big event returns to Glasgow from 23 to 25 May, with the theme, 'Child health in a changing world'. We'd love to see you there!
New podcastsYoung volunteers with RCPCH &Us are talking climate change with activists in Ghana and doctors across the UK. And, members discuss the role paediatricians can play to support children's mental health. Plus much more!
The College is open
Our London office is open Monday through Thursday. Staff work in our building or from home, and are available by email or phone each weekday.
Our guidance, produced with BPAIIG, outlines key practices of good care, the pathology of COVID-19, clinical and laboratory features in children, investigations, treatments and discharge.
Young people are experiencing the pandemic in so many ways, from mental health to education, from health services to vaccines... In 2020 and 2021, young people aged 16-25 formed the COVID-19 Book Club to review the evidence, and give their insights.
You can find all our resources relating to the pandemic and its impact on members, children and young people, in our listing, including position statements, consultation responses and support for training and examinations.
Our guidance, position statements and case studies aim to support members in different paediatric settings over the winter period. This includes recommendations on the management of children with viral respiratory tract infections such as RSV.