In 2024, thousands of members took the time to complete our membership survey. Your feedback was instrumental in shaping our 2024-27 strategy and activities.
We're again seeking your valuable insights, feedback and ideas – whether you are a current member, are a past member or have never been a member.
Complete the 2026 membership survey
The survey takes about 12 minutes. Your response will be saved as you progress, so you can pause and return to the survey later as you wish. The closing date is Monday 13 April at midnight.
If you're a current member: Research by Design, who is undertaking this survey on our behalf, is emailing all members who have opted in to get surveys with a personalised link. So, do check your inbox - the subject line is 'Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience'.
If you're not a current member or didn't get the email: You can complete the survey on this link
- Frequently asked questions about this survey, including how we protect your data
Why is RCPCH doing this membership survey?
We are undertaking this research to garner a greater understanding of member views and needs. Contributions are invited from members to help RCPCH understand more about members’ challenges and aspirations, and the support required across the wide and diverse membership. Data will be used to inform the RCPCH’s next strategic priorities and provide a robust evidence base for future decision-making.
What assurances do I have that Research by Design is a bona fide market research company?
Research by Design is an independent market research company and is part of Box Delta Insights Ltd. It has been commissioned by the RCPCH to undertake research on its behalf. Research by Design operates under the Market Research Society’s (MRS) Code of Conduct, which ensures that research participants’ anonymity is protected and that information provided is kept strictly confidential.
See Research by Design’s website
What about data protection?
Research by Design is registered as a Data Controller to undertake research in any field, including market, health, lifestyle, scientific or technical research, under the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 1998 as applicable; registration number Z5405593.
Research by Design is committed to meeting the requirements of the following laws and codes:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- ICC/ESOMAR (European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research) International Code on Market and Social Research.
See Research by Design’s privacy policy
What type of consultation has been commissioned?
An online survey will be distributed to members of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) who have shown legitimate interest in research and for whom a valid email address is held.
Is the online survey secure?
Respondent data is encrypted in transit (via https) and is stored encrypted in EU data centres.
How will I be invited to participate in the online survey?
Research by Design sends email invitations to participate in the survey on behalf of its clients. The email ‘from’ address in this instance will likely say ‘The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’ or ‘Steve Turner, President of The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’ followed by our software server email address (email@boxsurveys.net).
What if I have not received a link to take the survey?
If you have not received a link to participate in the survey, please contact Rosie Brooks, Research Executive: rbrooks@boxdelta.com.
How is the online survey being undertaken?
The survey is available online with personalised invitations to participate sent by email. Each email contains a survey link allowing the recipient to be directed straight to their own version of the online survey. Reminder emails are sent at intervals throughout the fieldwork period to help encourage participation.
Reminder emails are automated and RCPCH will not know who has participated in the research and who has chosen not to. An opt out will be included for those who wish not to receive any reminders.
How long might the online survey take?
The survey is likely to take around 12-15 minutes to complete, but this does depend on the answers you provide and the number of comments you wish to make.
Can I re-enter the online survey to make amendments or continue where I left off?
If the survey has not been submitted (by pressing ‘submit’ on the final page) you can log back into the survey using the link on the email to continue where you left off at any time. Each time you move to a new page of the survey your responses are saved.
Once you have submitted the survey, amendments are not possible; if you wished to make revisions once you have pressed ‘submit’, you would have to contact Rosie Brooks, Research Executive: rbrooks@boxdelta.com
How do I return my survey to Research by Design?
Once you have reached the final page of the survey you will be provided with a submit button at the bottom of the page. Your responses will be sent automatically to Research by Design. If you do not complete the survey, then your saved answers may still be used in the analysis.
How will my responses be used?
All responses from the online survey will be aggregated and reported together. Free text insights will be reported thematically. All responses will remain anonymous and confidential. Specific comments will not be attributed to any individual (unless agreed otherwise).
For any queries please contact Rosie Brooks.
Prize draw
For those who wish to enter the prize draw, which is available to all survey respondents on completing the membership survey see full terms and conditions.
Contact
If you wish to speak with Research by Design about this survey, contact Rosie Brooks, Research Executive: rbrooks@boxdelta.com.
If you wish to speak to the RCPCH Member Services team about this survey, raise a request on RCPCH Help Centre.
Enter the prize draw
After you finish the survey, you’ll have the option to enter into a draw to win a free virtual or in-person pass to RCPCH Conference in Birmingham this May. (If the winner has already purchased a conference ticket, the cost can be reimbursed if required.)
You said, we did
Your feedback in the 2024 member survey helped define key College activities in 2024-25.
- Because you said you wanted us to do more to support eLearning and CPD, we developed 30 new webinar topics, launched our innovative Grand Round webinar series and hosted our first Digital Paediatrics conference.
- Because you said you wanted us to focus on supporting the paediatric workforce, we continued to conduct research, publish guidance and advocate on the issues that matter most to you.
- Because you told us how precious your personal time is, we launched a new Help Centre that delivers self-help FAQs and faster resolution of member enquiries.
- Because many of you weren’t aware of the concessions we offer on membership fees, we published more information on concessions across our communication channels.
- Because you said you needed more efficient IT systems in your clinical settings, we launched a new Digital Health Hub that includes a digital solutions catalogue to help you identify and source these technologies.
- Because you said you valued the Child Protection Portal, we updated and digitised the Purple Book.
- Because you said you weren’t sure what College volunteering opportunities were open to you, we launched our new Volunteering Hub.
What's next
We look forward to sharing the survey results with you this summer.
Thank you for being part of our community and helping us deliver the membership experience you want.
- If you're a current member: Check your inbox for an email with your personalised link: 'Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience'
- If you're not a current member or didn't get the email: Complete the survey on this link
Research by Design, an independent market research company, has been commissioned to undertake this survey on behalf of RCPCH. It operates under the Market Research Society’s Code of Conduct, which ensures that all participants remain anonymous, and information provided is strictly confidential. If you wish to speak with Research by Design about this survey, contact Rosie Brooks, Research Executive: rbrooks@boxdelta.com.
If you wish to speak to the RCPCH Member Services team about this survey, raise a request on RCPCH Help Centre.