Our spring 2024 edition is now out! We spotlight how we are keeping infants, children and young people safe as they access health services. Plus a welcome return of our regular “Starter for Ten” and “Day In The Life” features.
We have three member candidates for this Senior Officer role who will oversee areas of the College’s governance and ethical framework and its membership needs. Eligible members can now vote online.
Packed with top tips and resources from paediatricians of all levels, plus how to take advantage of free RCPCH membership as a medical student or foundation doctor. #ChoosePaediatrics
2023 was a challenging year in medicine, but we worked alongside you, our members, on some huge achievements, from the new training curriculum, Progress+ to our campaign on youth vaping.
Our new 'hub' helps specialty groups develop a guideline for RCPCH endorsement - including running the search, formulating recommendations and consulting with stakeholders.
Thanks to data provided by units in England and Wales, we've published our latest annual report, infographic and case study from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit. Our fantastic cover illustration is by Olly, age 10.
Childhood mental health problems are common and increasing across the UK. We outline the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care, and we call for greater investment.
Last autumn, we looked at the unequal exposure to the effects of climate change in the UK, including the capacity to adapt, food security and eco distress.
Meet Alice Willson, an RCPCH Clinical Fellow on the new Clean Air Fund Partnership. A general paediatrician and a keen fell runner, Alice will lead on developing educational resources and clean air clinics.
In his first blog as RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner outlines his priorities for the College, and notes recent developments, including the Cass Review and a GMC consultation on Physician Associates.
Revisit some of the highlights from this year’s event in Birmingham, which featured a range of insightful events, inspirational speakers and the lively exhibition hall, in our new slideshow!
Local authorities and partner agencies have a duty to be corporate parents to children in care, but research tells us that children in care have, on average, poorer health outcomes, increased mental health problems, poorer educational attainment, increased risk-taking behaviour, and an increased ris...
In his final blog of 2020, Russell reflects on a challenging year as well as current growing concerns of children and young people with eating disorders. He also congratulates Camilla Kingdon and Steve Turner on their election as President and Registrar - and invites you all to join our free online ...
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH Officer for Scotland, addresses members working across Scotland in the final update for 2020. Steve provides updates on the end of his time as Scottish Officer for RCPCH, changes in the Scottish team and office, news from the Scottish Paediatric Society meeting and upda...
In February 2021, Dr Mairi Stark will succeed Professor Steve Turner as RCPCH Officer for Scotland. Mairi shares her aims and aspirations, and outlines her priorities as future RCPCH Scottish Officer.
We call on the government to keep its promise to the world’s poorest children to spend 0.7% of gross national income on foreign aid. The collateral impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing severe disruption to preventive and curative health services in the poorest settings, particularly for childr...
Dr Marcus Baw has spent the last few months working with RCPCH on a project to deliver a Digital Growth Charts web service. It’s been a hugely interesting project to help digitise the complex clinical logic of growth chart use into code. He explains more in this blog.
As RCPCH Treasurer and Chair of the Membership Committee, Liz Marder reflects on the member survey and why your feedback matters more than ever during the pandemic.