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RCPCH's Royal Charter at 30 years

28 August 2026

In 1992, members of the British Paediatric Association (BPA) voted to apply for a charter to become a Royal College. This blog explores the explores the story behind the Royal Charter and its significance for the College.

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Cataloguing the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation Collection

28 November 2025

This blog tells the story of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness, and how the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation’s work contributed to improving awareness and understanding of this disease. By preserving the Foundation’s records in our archive, we document this legacy and show how the advoc...

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Reflecting on two years of the RCPCH clean air programme

27 November 2025

Our Climate Change Manager, Fliss, shares lessons on pollution, inequality and child health and the collective action that shapes meaningful progress for children and their families.

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Celebrating pioneer paediatrician Beryl Corner on International Women's Day

8 March 2025

Today is International Women's Day so we’re looking back at the achievements of one of our earliest women members. From setting up the first special care baby unit in the UK to delivering the first quads to all survive birth by caesarean section to becoming the 'paediatrician' at Bristol Zoo, Beryl ...

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Looking back at paediatric education over the years

24 January 2025

It’s the International Day of Education today, 24 January. We've looked back through our historical archive at how our education and training activities have developed.

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Looking back at our journey to becoming a Royal College

23 August 2024

Today is 28 years since the College received its Charter, on 23 August 1996. The road to becoming a Royal College was a long and winding one, beginning in the early years of our predecessor organisation, the British Paediatric Association (BPA). This blog explores how we got there.

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Our new and improved online RCPCH Archive Catalogue is here

16 July 2024

Our historical archive catalogue has been upgraded! Including all College archive records that are publicly accessible, this online tool now has a clearer layout and new ways of searching. We give a taster of what you can find.

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Public transport and air pollution: why the new government urgently needs to act

12 July 2024

Dr. Alice Willson, RCPCH Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, reflects on the crucial need for equitable and efficient public transport to reduce air pollution and protect children's health.

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The value of green and blue spaces for wellbeing

4 June 2024

Can access to nature and fresh air improve wellness and reduce health inequalities? Dr Alice Willson reflects on her experience as RCPCH Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, and how we can imbed sustainability into our working lives.

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Looking back... and beyond the UK

2 May 2024

RCPCH has a long heritage of looking beyond the UK. In this history blog, we look at our international links over the years.