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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...

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.

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...

We are conducting a piece of work into equality and diversity issues as they affect volunteer roles in the College (such as committee member, examiner, or trustee). We welcome views from all members, and invite you to complete our survey online or via a paper form by 17:00, Friday 29 November.

Compass is our online learning management system - free for all RCPCH members. It gives you instant access to our extensive library of online learning, created by paediatricians for paediatricians. It's designed to give you the flexibility to engage in continued professional development at your own ...

Our service provides personal, confidential career guidance through a network of advisors. It's offered to RCPCH members and Fellows at different career levels, including trainees, SAS doctors and consultant paediatricians.

In preparing for our careers campaign, Russell notes that we must be clear about the challenges of a career in paediatrics, and focused on keeping it as the best career in medicine.

The College's Council last met on 6 June 2019. The main topics discussed were an update on the Annual Conference 2019, the Workforce Census 2019 and the RCPCH Ambassador Programme. Further details of items discussed are below.

As part of an expanded offering for RCPCH Fellows, we've introduced a new programme of networking events - including lunch, talks, drop-in sessions and informal discussions.

Everyone who works in child health has a responsibility to safeguard and protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse. RCPCH members can access a number of resources to support this work.