Affiliate member

Volunteering opportunity

British Paediatric Surveillance Unit: Ireland representative

Closing date

13 July 2026

BPSU undertakes active surveillance of paediatric conditions and infections across the UK and Ireland. it's seeking a Republic of Ireland representative to help the Unit achieve its strategic aims and objectives.

BPSU

Rare disease

Research

Resource

Progress+ implementation plan - what clinical directors need to know

Progress+ is our updated, two-level training programme, live as of summer 2023. This implementation plan for clinical directors and leads summarises the key issues and opportunities for the delivery and organisation of training, including rota availability. It's available as a document and as presen...

Service design

Service planning

News

Officer for Ireland message - June 2021

21 June 2021

Dr Ray Nethercott sets out some key observations on the Northern Ireland policy landscape; the recently published NI Executive Child poverty Strategy report and; the next steps the College are taking to respond to the ongoing Department of Health's consultation, Duty of Candour and Being Open.

News

RCPCH President responds to publication of Government's obesity plan

24 June 2018

The plan is "extremely encouraging" says Prof Viner but more supported is needed for children who are already overweight or obese.

News

Leading Welsh paediatricians gather in Swansea to present latest research

22 June 2018

Welsh Paediatric Society Clinical Meeting in association with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

News

Scotland eBulletin - June 2018

20 June 2018

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

News

Important changes in how the RCPCH communicates with you

21 May 2018

As the new General Data Protection Regulations take effect, the rules on how the RCPCH communicates and handles data are changing. This provides a great opportunity to ensure you are receiving the information that is important to you.

Announcement

Document

DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

Engaging children and young people

Patient involvement

Resource

Not just a phase: A guide to the participation of children and young people in health services

This guide provides information to ensure the safe, meaningful and ethical participation of children and young people within the delivery of quality child health services. It practically demonstrates how we can contribute towards creating a culture of participation.

Children and young people's voice

Health policy

Engaging children and young people

Service design

Document

Applying for paediatric specialty training at ST1 - guidance

Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'. The timeline is published below for 2026-27 recruitment (for posts starting in August/September 2026); applications will open on 23 O...

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training