Find out what is needed to ensure the right foundations are in place to encourage a collaborative and transparent external second opinion process.
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Membership
Milestones - your magazineIn our winter issue we look at health inequalities in the broader sense. We explore how climate change anxiety can have an effect on children and young people's mental health and we hear from members on patient safety and resolving conflicts.
Retirement - what's next?It can be a celebration of life’s work and an opportunity for a new chapter - explore our resources and blogs by members navigating this period. We invite Senior Members/Fellows and Honorary Fellows to our regular events. -
Education and careers
Progress+Our two-level paediatric training programme, live as of August 2023, aims to to flexible and fulfilling. We encourage trainees and trainers to read the curriculum and syllabi, FAQs and other resources. -
Work we do
Making EDI everybody’s businessWe look at how we can further embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do at the College. -
Resources
"Perfectly imperfect"The front cover of our Epilepsy12 organisational and clinical audits report for 2023 embodies the spirit of resilience. The documents give insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of services.
"All together with Daddy"The photo on our National Neonatal Audit Programme report is courtesy of Maddy and Baljit Singh, parents to triplets. NNAP assesses whether babies on neonatal units receive consistent high-quality care and identifies areas for improvement. -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
#ShiftTheDial on climate changeClimate change poses an existential threat, but it is not experienced equally. Our toolkit supports paediatricians to take action locally, regionally and nationally. Can you help make child health central to climate policy? -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2024Next year's theme is 'Building a bright future together', and it's happening on 25-27 March in Birmingham. We'll feature more than 35 specialty groups, inspiring keynote speakers and practical workshops - so you can update your knowledge.
The state of digital child health todayIn this RCPCH Podcasts episode, Richard Burley, Executive Director of Digital talks with Professor Sam Shah about how digital technology can support child health, and how paediatricians can embrace it.
St David's Day Conference 2024Join us in Cardiff on 27 February. With the theme, ‘Shaping the future’ - the future of paediatricians and of children and young people - we'll be exploring leadership, education and healthcare innovation.
In partnership
This guidance was developed with the help of Together for Short Lives, Paediatric Critical Care Society, clinicians from a wide range of specialties, and families.
Our short guide for families covers the key points
Guidance for health professionals and families around seeking and providing external second opinions. A shorter guide for families is also available above.
Our recommendations aim to support this guidance being adopted nationally and locally. They include supporting families, the paediatric workforce, and education and training.