Your essential online resource on child protection and safeguarding. As a member, you can access restricted content, including the Child Protection Companion and 'Purple Book'.
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Membership
Membership renewalsThank you for being a valued member of RCPCH's community of 25,000 child health professionals. You can see our fees for each membership type for the 2026 calendar year, plus how to apply for a concession, access your benefits and use your online account.
Volunteer with usVolunteering is vital to our work, with over 3,000 members contributing each year. Can you help us shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare while you gain leadership, networks and invaluable professional growth? -
Education and careers
Assessment reviewWe are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. -
Resources
IHA delivery standardsAn Initial Health Assessment is a statutory appointment for every child or young person entering care in the UK. Guided by eight child-led outcomes, our standards aim to improve their health and wellbeing. -
Key topics
On community child health servicesThese services provide vital support to some of our most vulnerable children and their families, yet waiting times have worsened over the past three years across the UK. We continue to call for a stronger focus on collaborative healthcare. -
News and events
Get your ticket for RCPCH ConferenceWe're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
Tune in to our Leading the Way podcastLeadership is not about hierarchy: it’s about connection, contribution and culture. Jonathan speaks with RCPCH President Steve Turner on our latest episode.
Join the St David's Day ConferenceHosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across the nation, this day-long event takes place on 26 February in Cardiff, with a special focus on digital innovation.
Digital Health Hub: our new member benefit
This new hub launched in early 2026 especially for members. Its first resource is a catalogue of digital solutions, helping you identify, evaluate and adopt proven digital solutions that support better care and operational efficiency.
As a member you get online access to Archives of Disease in Childhood. You can also can opt in to get printed copies posted to your door for just £35 a year.
Assess and plan your educational needs with our Continuing Professional Development scheme - you'll get access to CPD Diary (on risr/advance), plus guidance from our friendly team.
As a member, you'll enjoy reduced entry to our varied range of courses throughout the year, as well as our flagship annual conference.
Our dedicated learning site brings together our educational resources, including online learnings, webinars and podcasts, as well as course materials for delegates.
The TOTUM+ for Professionals card can be purchased by most membership types, offering a huge range of discounts from both famous brands and local independents, in the UK and worldwide.
Further membership benefits
Member communications
As a member, you are automatically opted in receive communications about:
- College updates / professional updates
- RCPCH Conference
- Membership eligibility
- Milestones member magazine - this is sent by post, but you can opt in to get email alerts instead by contacting us on membership@rcpch.ac.uk
You can opt out of any of these communications on your RCPCH online account. You can also opt in or out of any other communications. Simply log in and go to Contact preferences.
We will also contact you for essential member communications such as the annual subscription and College elections.