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Course

How to Manage: When a child dies- the role of the paediatrician Manchester (in-person)

24 June 2026

Salford

All paediatricians will deal with children who die, whether this is sudden and unexpected or following a long illness. This Manchester course will help Paediatricians understand the statutory processes as well as sharing best practice to promote learning from deaths and how best to support families....

Child and adolescent mortality

News

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

6 March 2026

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

Course

How to Manage: Paediatric Sickle Cell (online)

06 May 2026

This course aims to strengthen your confidence and practical skills in caring for children and young people with sickle cell disease. You will gain up-to-date knowledge and real-world clinical insights to support your day-to-day decision-making in both acute and long-term care settings. The course w...

Haematology

Volunteering opportunity

Ethics and the Law Advisory Committee - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

23 March 2026

This committee looks at the evolving legal and ethical worlds, and how they interact within the paediatric field and is now recruiting a member and trainee representative.

Ethics

Event

Trainee Research Network: National Conference

17 June 2026

Stafford

This event will bring together paediatric residents with an interest in research to build research skills, network, share learning and present high-quality research conducted across the country. It will include plenary talks, workshops, short talks, panel discussions and abstract presentations on t...

Research

Resource

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – member briefing

On 13 January 2026, the UK Government introduced emergency legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation for medical specialty training as part of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill. This page provides information on what the Bill will do and the College's engagement with the UK Governme...

Workforce

Resource

Thrive Paediatrics: National report 2025

The RCPCH Thrive Paediatrics programme explores how to prioritise the wellbeing of the child health workforce while addressing underlying workplace challenges, with best practice examples, resources and community networks. Our national report, published in December 2025 and available to download bel...

Workforce

Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

Course

Talk, Trust Treat: Getting adolescent and young adults health right (in person) - February

13 February 2026

Want to ensure your services and health support are engaging for adolescents and young adults? Not sure how to adapt your approach for the needs of this age range? In this one-day course, you'll gain a greater understanding of the needs and barriers to care for adolescents and young adults.

Engaging children and young people

Adolescent health

Event

St David's Day Conference 2026

26 February 2026

Cardiff

Hosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across Wales, this event offered expert insights, engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Our theme was "Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era" and we heard about innovative projects such as digital growth charts, the Y Ty ...

Digital health

Digital growth charts

Continuing professional development

Senedd election 2026

Course

MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation

07 May 2026

London

This course is intended for candidates registered for the MRCPCH Clinical exams in the 2026-2 exam diet. It will focus on exam technique and prepare you for the various stations to ensure you plan your revision wisely, make the most of your knowledge and present with confidence in the exam.

Examinations