It is essential that paediatrics is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week specialty, with the most experienced doctors present at the busiest times.
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Membership
Uncertain times and the future of paediatricsWith Brexit on his mind, President Russell Viner talks about how we strengthen our international links in Europe and beyond.
Benefit for springDeveloping new skills, networking with like-minded colleagues, carrying out a sense of purpose... We highlight the diverse and rewarding volunteering opportunities with us! -
Education and careers
Exploring the future of paediatricsThe theme for this May’s RCPCH Conference is ‘Paediatrics: pathways to a brighter future’ and provides a platform to discuss how we develop the next generation of paediatrics. -
Work we do
Global child health - our impactOver the past five years, we've focused on improving the quality of clinical care for children in hospitals and health centres in low-resource settings. -
Resources
Progressing Paediatrics seriesThree dates to level up your expertise on neonatal cardiology, childhood epilepsies and emergency medicine.
Trainee CharterOutlines what trainees expect from every training unit in the UK, across key domains, including educational supervision, rotas and sleep. -
Key topics
A movement for child health: where next?Our State of Child Health campaign puts the need for progress on key child health issues front and centre of the UK political agenda.
Workforce censusIn this first report of the series we provide a UK-wide overview of the findings from the latest census and make five key recommendations. -
News and events
Focus spring edition now outLooking back at the first RCPCH International conference in Cairo, the 2018 Member Survey and some top tips to tackle burnout.
RCPCH Conference is coming soonPre-conference booking for RCPCH Conference will be open until Sunday 12 May but don’t worry if you miss out – you can always turn up and book on the day.
In 'Together for child health', we look at how to diagnose and treat children and young people with acute illness quickly and close to home.
Results from our audit highlight gaps within paediatric rotas as well as poor links between primary care and the hospital child health service.
These standards apply to children who are awaiting diagnosis or are under the care of child health services to manage their ongoing health needs.
Urgent and emergency care must be fully integrated. Our new audit toolkit can support your progress in meeting these standards.
How have hospitals and clinical teams like yours implemented these standards for paediatric care?
Children's rights
At its heart, Facing the Future is about the rights of children and young people - to be involved in decisions about their care, and be treated by the right people, at the right time, in the right place.
Related news
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What we are doing to improve child health and make the NHS a great place to work
24 April 2019
Simon introduces himself and his priorities as your new VP for Policy. He highlights College work, including the State of Child Health report update and new resources for better patient data, and reflects on paediatrics as a remarkable career.
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RCPCH President confirmed as NHS Assembly member
28 March 2019
NHS Assembly has been announced to help deliver the NHS Long Term Plan in England, and the RCPCH President is "honoured and excited" to be supporting it.
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Uncertain times and the future of paediatrics
27 March 2019
With Brexit very much on his mind, Russell talks about how we strengthen our international links in Europe and beyond, and encourages members - of all levels - to get involved with our ambitious new project to influence our profession's future.