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Membership
Members' blogsCollege members give their views and personal perspectives from across the world of paediatrics in a series of articles.
RCPCH electionVoting is open for eligible members until 9 December for our next President and Registrar! You can log in to view candidate manifestos and videos, or listen to our podcasts. -
Education and careers
Choose paediatricsPaediatrics can sometimes be tough, but it's always rewarding. Our new video features College members around the UK. -
Work we do
Equality, diversity and inclusionWe're looking at whether we truly reflect the breadth and diversity of our membership, focusing on matters raised by our members as well as how we support children and young people. -
Resources
Paediatrician of the futureHealthcare is changing and the paediatric training programme needs to adapt - our new document sets out 11 training principles
COVID-19We continue to look at the risks and impacts of the pandemic on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. -
Key topics
This winterServices for children and young people face challenges each winter - our guidance, position statements and case studies support an evidence-based case for children's healthcare. -
News and events
Advice for new parentsOur handy posters - for each UK nation - for parents of babies under three months set out our advice about what to do if your baby is unwell during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why do I volunteer?"As paediatricians in our everyday jobs, we know what needs to be done to improve healthcare." Dr Yincent Tse, our Lead for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, explains how he uses his voice to help others.
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2200 paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to extend free school meals to cover holidays
24 October 2020
Thousands of members sign an open letter urging the UK Government to change course on free school meals during the holidays.
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Message from the President - 3 August
3 August 2020
Russell has heard from many members with concerns for at-risk and vulnerable children in this period, and we're now seeking your insights. He also welcomes the UK government's recent announcement about obesity and junk food advertising, but we need to understand how people's lives are and see the de...
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RCPCH calls for extending access to free school meals this summer
16 June 2020
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) stands with footballer Marcus Rashford and his campaign to make the government think again on the provision of free school meal vouchers for children this summer.
These include an ongoing evaluation of the soft drinks industry levy, creating safe places for children to walk, cycle and play and making every contact count.
Its benefits are beyond question, but rates in the UK remain low. We support national policies conducive to breastfeeding as well as advice and support to new parents.
What do you think of sugar?
We asked the children at Christopher Hatton primary school earlier this year. Here's what they had to say!
Campaigning
We are part of the Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of over 40 organisations with expertise in tackling obesity. Our calls to action include our push to restricting junk food advertising before the 9pm watershed.
Growth is an important indicator of a child's health. Our charts allow health professionals to plot and measure your child's height and weight from birth to young adulthood.
Resources on nutrition and obesity
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Ending the sale of energy drinks to children - consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on ending the sale of energy drinks to children as part of the ‘Childhood obesity: a plan for action’. We support a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children and young people.
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UK NSC recommendation on obesity screening in children- a consultation response
In 2018 we responded to the National Screening Committee's recommendations on obesity screening in children. We acknowledged the lack of strong evidence on routine weight monitoring, but noted there is growing consensus that actions with face validity should be considered. Assessing weight status in...
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HFSS advertising aimed at children on Broadcast Media - consultation response
In 2018 the RCPCH replied to an open call for evidence on food advertising aimed at children from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP).