For boys and girls from 0 to 4 years, as well as babies who need close monitoring - and including the charts used in the Parent Child Health Record for new parents
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Membership
Milestones spring 2023In this edition of your member magazine, there's a special focus on supporting children and young people’s mental health, and the role paediatricians can play.
VolunteeringOur current opportunities include Officer for Wales, Steppng Up Champions, training and advisor roles on College Specialty Advisory Committees and more. -
Education and careers
Progress+ is coming soonLive from this summer, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Quality improvementWe support our members and the wider child health workforce to be at the forefront of continuous QI, with opportunities to share resouces on our dedicated website, QI Central. -
Resources
Clinical guidelinesWe develop guidelines in line with our NICE accreditation, comment on draft documents produced by NICE and other organisations, and provide a comprehensive directory.
Medicines resourcesWe provide evidence-based information on prescribing and medicines safety to support healthcare professionals. -
Key topics
Month of GenomicsThroughout March we're raising awareness and supporting paediatricians on the use of genomics in the clinic - to help improve child health outcomes.
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. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2023Our big event returns to Glasgow from 23 to 25 May, with the theme, 'Child health in a changing world'. We'd love to see you there!
New podcastMental health can be a challenging and sensitive topic. In this podcast, five child health professionals talk about how they are are tackling the issue through advocacy and innovation.
For boys and girls from 2 to 18 years. Other charts available for children who need close monitoring (up to 20 years) and children with Down Syndrome
You can freely download low-resolution charts, and order print and digital copies from external suppliers.
Information
Anyone who measures a child, plots or interprets charts should be suitably trained, or be supervised by someone qualified to do so.
We have, for the first time ever, developed an API (application programming interface) to accurately calculate centiles for a child’s height, weight, head circumference and BMI for digital growth assessments.
Award-winning, gold standard and open source, our API will enable developers of electronic patient records to build apps and interfaces that give clinicians solid data to improve care, and parents online access to their child's growth records.