We use expert-agreed standards to determine how many consultant paediatricians the UK needs to deliver safe and quality care. We estimate that we need an additional 856 whole time equivalent consultants.
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Membership
Membership renewalsThank you for being a valued member of RCPCH's community of 25,000 child health professionals. You can see our fees for each membership type for the 2026 calendar year, plus how to apply for a concession, access your benefits and use your online account.
Volunteer with usVolunteering is vital to our work, with over 3,000 members contributing each year. Can you help us shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare while you gain leadership, networks and invaluable professional growth? -
Education and careers
Assessment reviewWe are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. -
Resources
Viral respiratory tract infections guidanceWe have updated our national recommendations on the management of children in hospital with viral respiratory tract infections, to use in partnership with your local infection prevention control team.
IHA delivery standardsAn Initial Health Assessment is a statutory appointment for every child or young person entering care in the UK. Guided by eight child-led outcomes, our standards aim to improve their health and wellbeing. -
Key topics
On community child health servicesThese services provide vital support to some of our most vulnerable children and their families, yet waiting times have worsened over the past three years across the UK. We continue to call for a stronger focus on collaborative healthcare. -
News and events
Get your ticket for RCPCH ConferenceWe're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
Tune in to our Leading the Way podcastLeadership is not about hierarchy: it’s about connection, contribution and culture. Jonathan speaks with RCPCH President Steve Turner on our latest episode.
Join the St David's Day ConferenceHosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across the nation, this day-long event takes place on 26 February in Cardiff, with a special focus on digital innovation.