Pride at work
Dr Michael Farquhar, the recipient of the 2019 RCPCH &US children’s and young people’s voice champion, on why he’s proud to wear his rainbow badge.
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Membership
Pensions - what's the issue?Our recent members' survey gives a glimpse into the damaging effect of pension tax legislation for NHS doctors - which has created a perverse incentive to reduce working hours or retire early.
Milestones - your magazineOur new quarterly member magazine brings you the latest College news, plus in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world. -
Education and careers
Redesigning 'run through' trainingPaediatric trainees need more flexibility, argues David, VP for Training and Assessment (pictured). That benefits trainees, programme directors and, ultimately, children and families. -
Work we do
Rights matterWe're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights, which defines how each child and young person can be kept safe from harm, have chances to develop, become an individual and thrive.
CCT class: Where are they now?Each year we survey paediatricians who have recently completed their specialist training (in the UK) to understand the working patterns - and pressures - facing new consultants. -
Resources
The future of tests in sepsisWe're now live with episode 8 of our popular podcast all about managing sepsis in children. In this episode, we explore what’s next for sepsis, and what future assessments might look like.
Emergency care standardsThese standards aim to ensure that urgent and emergency care is fully integrated to ensure children are seen by the right people, at the right place and in the right setting. -
Key topics
Healthcare planningEach winter, urgent and emergency care services for children and young people face particular challenges. We want to make an evidence-based case for change. -
News and events
UK General ElectionWe call for the next government to invest in our workforce, put child health at the heart of policy making and implement health improvement programmes in every community.
Planning for next year's ConferenceRCPCH Conference and exhibition is set to return to Liverpool for the 2020 event. We're building our programme, and delegates will enjoy keynote talks, wide-ranging workshops and unique network events.
Ebola in Liberia
Paediatric trainee Dr Nathalie MacDermott shares her experiences of working on the frontline to help Ebola patients in Liberia.
The dream team
Be more Lego! Dr Nic Jay tells us why multi-professional working benefits everyone in paediatrics.
Latest member news
News
Presenting our #PaediatricsLife photo competition finalists!
2 December 2019
We recently asked members to send a photo - and caption - that tells a story of their daily life in paediatrics and child health. And, what a creative set of images we got!
We posted them on our new Instagram channel, and asked you to vote for your favourite(s) by 'liking' the post. The most popu...
News
College citation application window now open for Clinical Excellence Awards
19 November 2019
These fixed term awards recognise and reward the exceptional contribution of NHS consultants - over and above that normally expected in a post - to the values and goals of the NHS and to patient care.
News
Milestones magazine for members - autumn 2019
13 November 2019
Milestones 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. This edition's features include dealing with winter pressures, providing a welcome for LGBT+ patients, helping more people to #ChoosePaediatrics an...