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.
Dr Emily Parker is one of our new Clinical Fellows with the Clean Air Fund Partnership, and in her first blog, she describes how doctors are taking a more critical look at the impact of air pollution on children's health.
There is a large and growing number of children on paediatric outpatient waiting lists in NI. Our new report highlights this worrying trajectory and makes policy recommendations.
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.
This very special event took place in late March in Birmingham and online. We present just a few highlights out of a packed three days - from brilliant keynote speakers to a buzzing Exhibition Hall.
We are producing four episodes that highlight each of the strategic aims in our College Strategy 2021-24. This is episode 2, a discussion with Vice President for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling and our Director for Education and Training, Daniel Waeland.
As Dr Laura Kelly prepares to move on from her post as Chair of the Trainees Oversight Committee and Network - a period in which so much was done virtually - she considers the group's many acheivements.
We are pleased to announce the 2022 elected Honorary Fellows. Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number of people who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership.
The 2022 Honor...
NHS England published referral to treatment waiting times for April 2022 on 16 June 2022. For the first time, we have a full year of consultant-led paediatric waiting lists data.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has launched new guidance for all frontline staff on how to respond to Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED).
In this episode, RCPCH President Dr Camilla Kingdon speaks with Professor Simon Kenny about his role at NHS England as national clinical director for children and young people. What does he actually do, how do he and his team keep hold of core priorities in a changing world, and what he is most prou...
RCPCH responds to higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children. This page was updated on 11 May to reflect findings from the ongoing UKHSA investigation.
On 30 March 2022 Donna Ockenden published the ‘findings, conclusions and essential actions’ following her independent review of maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
We've worked with the University of Dundee Health Informatics Centre on a new platform to collect data on rare diseases - making it easier for clinicians to report cases and complete their clinical questionnaires.