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.
Whether you're a trainee, SAS doctor or consultant, explore our current volunteering opportunities: a new Officer for Ireland and International Officer, plus roles in supporting training, invited reviews and more.
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 the recommendations and consulting with stakeholders.
Let's work together to make sure children are as safe as they can be from these potentially serious illnesses. We invite you to download our poster and to talk with families about immunisations.
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.
We've refreshed the RCPCH manifesto to support children’s health and wellbeing in a changing world - underpinned by seven pillars from prioritising child health services to tackling climate change.
Steve says, "I am committed to working with members and College staff in advocating for paediatricians and children at every given opportunity, across the UK and around the world."
More than 2,000 healthcare professionals signed our open letter, which urges the Government to implement an immunisation programme for this common but sometimes fatal respiratory virus.
Listen to real-world advice and guidance on how to manage paediatric sepsis. Join Dr Emma Lim, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Sepsis Lead, to discuss all things sepsis together with parents, paediatric specialists and junior doctors in this multi-episode podcast.
For the first time, the College has developed an audit toolkit to support Emergency Departments treating children to monitor how well they are meeting the 70 “Facing the Future” standards. Dr John Criddle and Dr Virginia Davies discuss the development of the toolkit and its impact for children in me...
Our first version is now ready for stress testing by a select group of parents and families from our charity partner, WellChild. If you're joining us at RCPCH Conference and exhibition on 13-15 May, come to our stand for a sneak preview!
Children’s doctors are today calling for councils to give every child an equal opportunity to good dental health as a survey of 1,000 Mumsnet users reveals around one quarter had problems accessing free NHS dental care.