Child/young person

Event

Epilepsy12 & OPEN UK National Conference 2021

14 September 2021

We are hosting our fourth annual Epilepsy12 & Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks (OPEN UK) national conference as a live interactive event, with the theme, 'Working together to improve epilepsies'. Registration closed on Monday at 10:00.

Continuing professional development

Children and young people voice

Quality improvement

News

RCPCH publishes advice to help young people during the pandemic

18 December 2020

Paediatricians, GPs and psychiatrists have joined forces to produce guidance for young people who are worried about their health.

Resource

Advice for parents and young people during coronavirus - posters

It can be confusing to know what to do when your baby or child is unwell during the coronavirus pandemic. Remember that the NHS is still providing safe care. Our posters for families in England, Scotland, Wales (in English and Welsh languages) and Northern Ireland explain when and how to get med...

COVID-19

Winter pressures

News

Reopening schools in the devolved nations - what's next?

22 June 2020

We've been calling for all UK governments to have clear plans for getting children back to school, and speaking with key decision makers to ensure the voices of paediatricians, children and young people and families are heard. Here we give an update on activity in Scotland, Wales and Northern Irelan...

News

1,500* paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to make reopening of schools a priority

17 June 2020

RCPCH publishes an open letter from members about the importance of a plan to reopen schools.

Document

Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people - principle statement

The purpose of this principle statement is to: 1. Clarify our position on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to eliminate discrimination and stigma 2. Understand the needs of LGBTQ+ children and young people 3. Support health professionals in their role of providing support to LGBTQ+ children and young ...

Children and young people voice

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Thank you messages and birthday wishes for young patients during COVID-19

Download these RCPCH &Us cards to pass on #StayHomeSaveLives birthday wishes to patients staying indoors, and thanks to children and young people who are helping the NHS by staying home. With huge thanks to Dr Sharmishtha Sivakumaran, a consultant community paediatrician, for this brilliant idea.

COVID-19

RCPCH &Us

Resource

Delayed access to care for children during COVID-19: our role as paediatricians - position statement

Evidence is emerging that children and families are not accessing medical advice and review as soon as is needed. In this position statement, published 3 April 2020, we outline our role as paediatricians to help ensure children get the right care at the right time and right place.

Resource

Stay at home activities for children and young people

RCPCH &Us have made fun things to do while you are staying home – a health diary to write or draw your questions or feelings between appointments, and an activity pack so you can help the NHS and entertained (plus get a certificate!)

COVID-19

Children and young people voice

RCPCH &Us

Patient experience

Document

Outdoor air quality in the UK - position statement

Poor outdoor air quality is a major issue in the UK. Air pollution is linked to a variety of health conditions and contributes to a large number of deaths every year. It is also linked to climate change, which itself poses wide-ranging threats to health and wellbeing.

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

Climate change