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The UK has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Europe. We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that are conducive to breastfeeding, as well as promotion, advice and support to new mothers. This statement addresses breastfeeding in the UK. Messages and recommendations...

During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.

In 2018 we responded to the Department for Education's proposed changes to the teaching of RSE (relationships and sex education) and PSHE (personal, social, health and economic), recommending a holistic, age appropriate approach.

To support our members in their sustainability journey, our Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) has collated resources around climate change and health. Starting with five quick actions, this page aims to provide you with a space to easily explore climate and child health resources, education materi...

Doctors specialising in community child health (CCH) work with vulnerable groups of children, including those with developmental disorders and disabilities, complex behavioural presentations, and at risk of abuse or are being abused. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both...

Community Child Health (CCH) is the largest paediatric sub-specialty focussing on the care of vulnerable children and families, children with long-term conditions and child public health. To support this planning, RCPCH and the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) developed an evid...

Community Child Health (CCH) is the largest paediatric sub-specialty, focusing on the care of vulnerable children and families, children with long-term conditions and child public health. Our resources support workforce planning.

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) comprises two exams - Foundation of Practice (FOP) theory and DCH Clinical. The FOP is shared with the MRCPCH route (membership exam). You can apply for these two exams in any order. If both exams have the same application period, you can apply for both at the same ...