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Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience

11 March 2026

We're inviting members and non-members to complete our 2026 membership survey. Your feedback will help us improve how we communicate with you and inform our strategic priorities.

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Colleges engage DHSC on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse duty

1 May 2026

RCPCH leads Royal College letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting MP regarding measures for a mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse (CSA) duty in England.

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Optimising electronic prescribing and medicine administration (EPMA) systems – patient safety spotlight

30 April 2026

Safe and effective dose management in EPMA systems varies significantly across the UK, posing a significant risk of harm to infants, children and young people. This blog summarises an RCPCH/NPPG Joint Medicines Committee position statement that outlines the key factors leading to variation in these ...

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Ian Parrett announced as new Chief Executive Officer for RCPCH

22 April 2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Parrett as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

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'Leading the way' episode 10: Leading through advocacy and collaboration, with Kay Tyerman

22 April 2026

In this episode, Jonathan spoke with Dr Kay Tyerman, a paediatric nephrologist, about her vast career and journey to leadership. Kay’s approach to leadership is rooted in advocacy and collaboration, qualities that are essential in shaping effective health systems.

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Towards our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well - President's update

20 April 2026

In this President's update, Steve discusses the Global team's programmes to improve child health worldwide and welcomes our two new Vice Presidents.

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Investing in child health means investing in Scotland's future

20 April 2026

Dr Linsey McVey, RCPCH Trainee Representative for the West of Scotland, speaks about RCPCH Scotland’s manifesto, The Prescription for Change, and outlines why investment in child health must be a priority ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

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Paediatricians urge political parties to put children first ahead of the Senedd election

17 April 2026

170 paediatricians and child health advocates have called on Welsh political party leaders to make the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people a national priority in the lead up to the Senedd election.

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ST4 Trainees: Help shape the future MRCPCH Clinical exam

10 April 2026

We invite members at ST4 to participate in our second, online pilot of the MRCPCH Clinical in the morning or afternoon of Tuesday 2 June. You'll play a vital role in shaping the future of this exam and the assessment programme, and gain valuable experience and CPD recognition.

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How you can help shape the sector - President's update

9 April 2026

Steve reflects on the growing national conversation surrounding children's digital lives in this blog, and invites members to share their views about online harms. Plus a reminder to complete our membership survey.