Volunteering is vital to our work, and over 3,000 members contribute each year. You too can shape paediatrics, support future generations, influence healthcare and gain invaluable experience.
The latest issue of your member magazine shines a light on connections - with contributions from Visiting Fellows, senior members on planning for retirement and more.
We have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why.
We deliver clinically-led peer reviews to healthcare organisations, providing independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on your clinical services and quality of care.
Our new resource presents insights on flexible working patterns from 2015 to 2025, UK legislation and NHS guidance. Plus, paediatricians' experiences balancing clinical life, aspirations and personal wellbeing.
The 5th edition of our Facing the Future document outlines how to deliver safe, high quality and integrated care for patients in Paediatric Emergency Departments in the UK.
Strengthening children’s community health services
More than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK.
How can the health, wellbeing and rights of children and young people be not only safeguarded, but actively prioritised? The Holyrood election is in May 2026 and we have a 'prescription for change' for the next Scottish Government.
Register for our new fortnightly series of free, one-hour webinars, which replicate the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals. Each features an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Join us in Birmingham or online on Wednesday 5 November for our first-ever conference on digital health technology. We'll explore how digital innovation is transforming paediatric care, with insights from leading tech companies and NHS digital pioneers.
In Camilla's penultimate message as President, she emphasises the importance of looking after ourselves and our colleagues, and highlights services available for support. There is also an update on Physician Associates and a reminder to add your voice to our RSV vaccination open letter.
Dr Matthew Spencer led a group of enthusiastic paediatric trainees to deliver the RCPCH Wales St David’s Day Conference last week in Cardiff. The RCPCH Wales team asked Matt (pictured) a few questions about his experience before and on the day and if he had any advice for next year's organiser.
We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trustee with experience of finance and operations to join our Board of Trustees. This offers an opportunity to influence our UK and international work at a high level.
The Mayor of London has announced the introduction of air quality alerts for health professionals in London, following a commitment to do so made at an Air Quality and Health Summit in 2022.
This month one of our Thrive Paediatrics fellows, Jess Morgan, reflects on the impact that our words and behaviours can have and how self-reflection is the first step to changing culture.
After a Clean Air project day at the college last week, Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change, joins us for a blog to chat about her role leading the Climate Change Working Group and Clean Air Fund Partnership.
The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against doctors who, in historic cases, had convictions under now-repealed homophobic laws.
Be it via independent advocacy, collaboration or campaigning, Camilla explores how we can significantly help towards better child health outcomes. She includes updates on Martha's Rule and whooping cough.