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Global child health - our impact
Since our foundation, we at RCPCH have embraced a commitment, beyond our work in the UK, to improving child health in the world's poorest countries. We train, mentor and advise on a wide range of medical issues which affect infant and child care services worldwide. Take a look at what we do, watch v...
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RCPCH Annual Review 2018
The health of infants, children and young people is at the core of all we do. Read our latest review containing an overview of our organisation and the previous year’s activities.
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State of child health 1 - Mortality indicators
Key messages and actions from three indicators on child mortality: infants (under one year); children (one to 9 years); young people (10 to 19 years).
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State of child health 2 - Conception, pregnancy and infancy indicators
This looks at smoking and pregnancy, breastfeeding and immunisation.
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State of Child Health 3 - Early years indicators
This chapter looks at indicators important for early childhood, including weight when starting school, healthy teeth and gums and hospital admissions due to non-intentional injury.
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State of Child Health 6 - Health conditions of childhood
This chapter looks at some common conditions among children and young people.
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Your baby's care - measuring standards and improving neonatal care (2018)
One in seven babies born in the UK will spend at least a few days in hospital in a neonatal unit which specialises in looking after babies who are born early, with a low weight or who have a medical condition that requires specialised treatment.
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Your baby's care - measuring standards and improving neonatal care (2019)
One in seven babies born in the UK will spend at least a few days in hospital in a neonatal unit which specialises in looking after babies who are born early, with a low weight or who have a medical condition that needs specialist treatment.