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Progress+ - examples of good practice around the UK

RCPCH Progress+ is our paediatric specialty training programme designed to support trainees and trainers across both core and specialty training levels. Our interactive map shares examples of good practice from across the four nations of the UK, highlighting how Progress+ helps deliver high-quality ...

Paediatric training

Progress+

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MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice exam preparation - online learning

Preparing for the AKP theory exam? Our online learning includes pre-recorded lectures, quizzes and links to resources about topics that have proven particularly challenging to exam candidates in the past. Case scenarios focus on ethics and law, palliative care, endocrinology and diabetes mellitus, a...

Examinations

News

Announcing the 2025 winners of the national Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements

26 March 2025

We are delighted to present three fantastic winners of the national PAFTA, recognising the very best in paediatric training: Dr Kelly Boxall, Junior Trainee; Dr Magdalene Hover, Senior Trainee; and Dr Jo Walsh, Educational Supervisor.

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) annual reports

Our annual, national reports, 'Care processes and outcomes' highlight the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England, Wales and Jersey. On this page you can download our latest and previous reports and find links to our reports especially for...

Endocrinology

Diabetes

Quality improvement

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Rota gaps survey findings 2024

According to our UK-wide survey of College members, paediatric services in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are facing rota gaps of over 20%, with Wales services at 11.3%. Tier 2 rotas were generally more impacted than Tier 1 and combined general/neonatal services had the highest gaps. Less th...

Data

Workforce

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Thrive Paediatrics resource hub

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme aims to help members create positive change at work. Our resource hub offers evidence, examples of good practice and stories from paediatricians' lived experience to help you improve both your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues. The Thrive Paediatrics resou...

Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Rostering guidance for postgraduate doctors in training (England)

Our guidance explains rota design and rostering best practice for specialty trainees and foundation doctors. It outlines what to expect from a working week, including time for education and training, provides examples of a work plan and explains the rostering process. It also includes details on min...

Service planning

Workforce

Volunteering opportunity

Child Protection Evidence - help develop systematic reviews

Are you a UK-based consultant or trainee paediatrician with an interest in child protection? We are seeking expert reviewers for critical appraisals and review leads.

Safeguarding

Child protection

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Medication safety: Management of the supply of unlicensed liquid medicines to children - recommendations for implementation

NHS England tasked the RCPCH/NPPG Medicines Committee to improve the safety of liquid medicines during the transition from hospital to home care. This follows several serious incidents, including the death of a child due to confusion over liquid morphine strengths. Mistakes can occur because of t...

Drugs and medicines

Patient safety

Event

Academic Trainees Day 2025

06 November 2025

This event is aimed at postgraduate doctors training in paediatrics who have existing experience in research. If you would like to develop your understanding of research infrastructure, explore research methodologies and learn more about research collaboration and research tools, join our online lea...

Academic medicine

Research