Membership

As a member - working in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or allied health professional - you can contribute to promoting better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence, and will be supported throughout your career.
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Membership renewals 2023

Earlier this year we wrote to all members with information on the amount to pay. Our renewals page outlines the subscription fees for each membership type, and links to guidance on when and how to pay, applying for concessions, refunds, discounts and tax relief.

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We offer a range of benefits - from full access to our Child Protection Portal and online access to the Archives journal, plus event discounts. See what's available to your membership type.
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As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, including your personal and work details, contact preferences and interests.
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Our quarterly member magazine brings you all the latest College news, along with in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world.
Members offer personal perspectives from across the diverse world of paediatrics - whether it's about volunteering with the College, exploring career options or sharing wellbeing tips...
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Express 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.
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For many, retirement is a celebration of life’s work, and often feels like a moment to relax and enjoy a new chapter. Senior members share their experiences and give practical tips.
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Become a member

Our quick questionnaire helps you find the right RCPCH membership type for your career stage, and apply.

Latest news on membership

Announcement

Announcing the 2023 Honorary Fellows

We are pleased to announce the 2023 elected Honorary Fellows. Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number of people who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership.
Announcement

Milestones magazine for members – summer 2023

For our latest edition of Milestones, we’re preparing for Progress+, a new two-level paediatric training programme kicking off this summer! And we explore new ways of collaborative working in youth friendly services, sharing lessons learnt as a paediatrician and parent as well as a trainee’s perspec...

Member volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunity

BPSU Scientific Committee - volunteering opportunities

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) was set up in 1986, to undertake active surveillance of paediatric conditions and infections across the UK and Ireland. Internationally known, it is a joint initiative between the RCPCH, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and University Colleg...