Your voice matters: our 2026 membership survey is open
We're seeking your feedback and insights to help us improve how we communicate with you, inform our strategic priorities and deliver the member experience you want.
Volunteering 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?
We 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.
Thirty years of paediatrics with RCPCH. Millions of moments that mattered. We invite you to share your story: what do you enjoy most about your work and what keeps you going even in those challenging days?
We provide links to key information on professional responsibilities, training and the practical considerations you may be facing. Whatever your personal decision, our priority is to support you and ensure children and young people continue to receive safe, high-quality care.
We'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?
Measles cases are rising again in parts of the UK. Our poster reminds us to be alert to measles symptoms in children and young people and to talk to families about vaccination.
Our vision is a world where every child is healthy and well. Our mission is to advance child health practice, shape policy, set educational standards and empower paediatricians. We are led by insights from our members, children and young people. We have four values: include, influence, innovate and ...
We collate and analyse paediatric workforce and service information in the UK to support members, workforce planners and policy makers. In our third data 'deep dive' we review bed occupancy rates in England.
Steve reflects on what Lord Darzi's report means for members and healthcare services, and encourages you to think about what you would improve in your service if given the chance. There is also an update on PA's, an invitation to take part in a digital skills survey and much more.
The College responds to concerns raised that PAs have taken on roles in child protection medicals. RCPCH is clear that PAs must not replace the role of paediatricians in the delivery of care to children and young people.
Less predictable weather in this east African country has led to food shortages and skyrocketing prices. There are broader consequences for children's health, too, as Eva Odongpiny, a local pharmacist, discusses with us in this first episode of our podcast series.
We collate data on waiting times that children and young people are experiencing in the UK nations, presented here charts and graphs. These aim to support our members, workforce planners and other stakeholders and are regularly updated.