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APPG inquiry into the 'Five Year Forward View on Mental Health'- consultation response

In 2018 the College replied to calls for evidence on this APPG. We welcome the inquiry into the implementation of the plan. Promoting child and young people’s mental health remains a top priority for the college, as laid out in our State of Child health report.

Mental health

Health policy

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APPG Obesity Inquiry - consultation response

In 2018 the RCPCH responded to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Obesity inquiry, noting that the obesity represents one of the greatest threats to children and young people and to the future of the nation.

Health policy

Public health

Obesity

Wellbeing for children and young people

Product

Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse, 1st Edition (2022)

Report cover of Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics - MRCPCH Mastercourse

The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam. Closely aligned to the RCPCH theory exam syllabus and reflective of current UK practice, this book will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health, and pro...

Examinations

Document

Applying for paediatric specialty training at ST1 - guidance

Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'. The timeline is published below for 2026-27 recruitment (for posts starting in August/September 2026); applications will open on 23 O...

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

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Archive collection policy

We welcome offers to develop our collection that relate to the history of the College and child health. This policy defines our archival collections and gives information about what we accept.

History and archive

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Archives of Disease in Childhood - our journal

The College's scientific publication is one of the leading paediatric journals in the world. A peer-reviewed journal, ADC focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period to adolescence. Its Education and Practice edition can help paediatricians in their ongoing professio...

Membership

Research

Document

Artificial intelligence - position statement

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a transformative opportunity in the pursuit of achieving the best possible standard of health for children and young people in the UK and internationally. The impact of AI is potentially far reaching across almost all aspects of healthcare provision and for this...

Digital health

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Assessment guide

This guide is for trainee paediatricians in the UK. Most of the assessments you can undertake are formative - they assist in your development and indicate possible improvements - and are called Supervised Learning Events. Some are summative and are called Assessments of Performance. These are availa...

Paediatric training

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Assessment review - information and updates

We are reviewing the assessment programme within RCPCH Progress+ for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training in the UK. Our aim is to ensure that assessments and examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. We have developed and piloted three proposed workplace-based assessments an...

Examinations

Paediatric training

Progress+

Document

Asthma &Me Ambassadors

This is a group of asthma experienced or interested children, young people and families who volunteer together to improve care for asthma patients and their families. Here they introduce their award-winning project and what they've been doing this year!

Respiratory medicine

Asthma

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice