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.
Paediatricians in Wales are calling for urgent action from Government after a new report shows huge demand and disproportionately long waits for crucial children’s health services.
NHS England and the Government have published their plan to combat high demand for NHS dentistry and focus on greater prevention and good oral health in young children.
In this episode in our paediatric patient safety series, we speak with Dr Mimi Malhotra, Dr Cian Wade and Dr Helen Stewart to explore how patient safety and health inequalities are inextricably linked. Tackling healthcare inequalities can improve safety and vice versa.
Following an unprecedented rise in demand for children's mental health services, paediatricians are upskilling and expanding their role to care for and treat their young patients.
Data shows schoolchildren living in the North and Northeast were almost twice as likely to have experienced tooth decay compared with children living in the Southwest.
Children and young people must be central to the co-design and co-production of patient safety improvement interventions. In this episode, we hear from Dr Victoria Dublon and Dr Jane Runnacles, champions of improvement work that puts the young person and their needs first.
RCPCH has contributed to a new report led by the Children & Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group, which looks at the extent to which the needs of babies, children and young people are reflected in Integrated Care System’s strategic plans in England.
This landmark announcement comes after Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) campaigned for Government to tackle youth vaping; now it must go ahead.
In her first blog, Dr Emily Parker takes us through her journey leading to her new role at RCPCH as a Clinical Fellow with the Clean Air Fund Partnership.