It's one of the biggest public health threats facing the UK and the largest human-generated burden on the economy after smoking.
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Membership
RCPCH electionsVoting is now open for the new Chair of our Trainees' Committee. All UK paediatricians on a CCT programme and registered with RCPCH will receive their ballot by post and email.
Nominations for College postsThis round includes Officer for Clinical Standards & Quality Improvement, Regional Leads and roles across our committees. We're also recruiting for two Vice President posts. -
Education and careers
Redeployment during COVID-19We recognise that redeployment of trainee paediatricians to adult services may be necessary through the pandemic's surges - we've produced principles to minimise disruption to your training. -
Work we do
Measuring impact on child health servicesWe are collecting data from UK clinical leads over the COVID-19 pandemic, and regularly reporting to support service planning. -
Resources
Trainee Research NetworkOur new network facilitates collaborative working and support for trainees interested in child health research.
Winter planningServices for children and young people face challenges, particularly each winter - and perhaps none more so than this year. -
Key topics
COVID-19We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. Explore our guidance and resources. -
News and events
Learning together to improve child healthJoin us at the first online RCPCH Conference Singapore to share the latest innovations and best practice from Asia, Europe and beyond - featuring insightful keynotes and interactive workshops with expert speakers.
Understanding training during the pandemicPaediatric trainees - join our live Q&A on 3 February, lunchtime. We'll aim to answer queries/concerns about your current training, whether it's about redeployment, wellbeing,or anything else. We'd love to hear from you.
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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).