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.

Winter 2025 - RCPCH &Us takeover

RCPCH &Us is celebrating its 10th anniversary and – as a birthday treat – this network of children, young people and families from across the UK has taken over Milestones. Read on for reflections from parliamentary events, hopes for child health over the next decade and a colourful timeline charting the history of RCPCH &Us.

See more and download the winter 2025 edition

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Autumn 2025

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.

Autumn 2025 edition

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Summer 2025

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.

Summer 2025 edition

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Spring 2025

Features invite health professionals to support children and young people to step away from their screens and consider how a ‘pro-play mindset’ can momentarily transform a hospital ward into a space of joy, agency and self-expression.

Spring 2025 edition

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Announcement

4 March 2026

Dr Lynn Macleod appointed RCPCH Officer for Scotland

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Lynn Macleod as the new Officer for Scotland.

Announcement

18 February 2026

Transition to online only Annual General Meeting on 2 June 2026

The RCPCH Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 will be delivered in an online format, replacing the previous hybrid format. It will take place on 2 June, three weeks after our annual conference.

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Announcement

9 January 2026

Annual General Meeting 2026 - call for motions

The College’s AGM will now take place as an online event on Tuesday 2 June 2026. The deadline for members to submit motions is now Tuesday 24 March.