Milestones - member magazine

Milestones is our quarterly member magazine. Each edition 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.

Spring 2026 - Raising the future

This issue explores personal and professional development, highlighting how continual learning can equip paediatricians with the skills and knowledge needed to better support children, young people and families in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. As our profession evolves, this edition offers insights to help you grow, adapt and continue delivering the best possible care.

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Illustration: Party
As RCPCH &Us celebrates its 10th anniversary, this network of children, young people and families took over Milestones, with reflections from parliamentary events, hopes for child health over the next decade and a colourful timeline charting its history.
Illustration of toy blocks making a tower
We shine a light on connections with contributions from several communities. Five international members share experiences of the RCPCH Visiting Fellowship Scheme and some of our senior colleagues reflect on retirement plans.
Cover illustration from Milestones magazine - board game like Monopoly with cards and squares relating to RCPCH
This issue is all about how we evolve as individuals, trainees and consultants, and is packed with opportunities to progress - from tips for your first Tier 2 shifts to achieving specialist status via the Portfolio Pathway.

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Milestones magazine for members: Raising the future – spring 2026

This issue explores personal and professional development, highlighting how continual learning can equip paediatricians with the skills and knowledge needed to better support children, young people and families in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
President's update

Turning policy into practice - President's update

Health systems across the world are under growing pressure as patterns of illness shift, particularly with rising non-communicable diseases and mental health needs. Steve notes that the Westminster government’s new framework sets out how care can move closer to home, and welcomes the recognition of ...