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Membership
President's blogIn her regular blogs, Dr Camilla Kingdon reflects on on the College's ambitions to improve children and young people's health in the UK and around the world, and to support our members.
Member surveyThis past autumn, we invited all members to complete our annual survey for your views on how the College should tackle key issues such as workforce shortages, climate change and paediatric recruitment. -
Education and careers
"Patients and families are heard"This month, Dr Lia Davies and our Children & Young People's Engagement team look at how to effectively listen to patients and their families, and how you can facilitate the right conversations. -
Work we do
Workforce census 2022We collect and report on essential information about the UK’s paediatric services. This year we're asking all consultant paediatricians and SAS doctors in the UK to complete our 10-minute form. -
Resources
Paediatric training and redeploymentWe recognise that redeployment of trainee paediatricians to adult services may again become necessary this winter. Our updated guidance describes the principles that should minimise disruption to training.
For families: accessing care this winterOur posters explain when and how to get medical help for your child, or your young baby - or for yourself as a young person. There's a set each for England, Scotland, Wales (in English and Welsh) and Northern Ireland. -
Key topics
COVID-19We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people.
Climate changeChildren are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. We look at what we can all do to help mitigation and adaptation against its impact. -
News and events
Our podcastsWe work with members and partners to produce podcasts on a wide range of topics across paediatrics and child health - available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
RCPCH ConferenceAbstract submissions are open for this year's big event, which takes place in Liverpool from 28 to 30 June, and with the theme: Connect, Energise, Inspire – Celebrating Paediatrics and Child Health Together.
Abstract submissions for RCPCH Conference 2022 are open until Thursday, 17 February. By sharing your research - for oral or ePoster presentation - you have the unique opportunity to showcase your work and play a pivotal part at the UK’s biggest paediatric event.
We'll also be presenting children and young people's engagement ePosters - so if you know of a fantastic example of young people making a difference to child health, we want to hear from you.