The next Annual General Meeting will now be an online-only event on Tuesday 2 June, a few weeks after RCPCH Conference, and we'll invite all members to join us.
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.
An 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.
Our new 'Greener paediatrics' pages give you tips, useful resources and guidance for integrating environmentally responsible practices into your everyday clinical work.
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?
All child health professionals, no matter their role, must have knowledge and skills in safeguarding and as a designated doctor in child protection, Vicki has particular leadership experience in this area.
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.
This month, Dinwoodie RCPCH fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, continues to consider how we can build belonging in our workplaces, particularly the value of embracing our differences.Â
Dr Rosie Hague, President of the Scottish Paediatric Society, reflects on the successes of the Summer Meeting which took place at the V&A in June 2024.
UNICEF has published a report, ‘A threat to progress: Confronting the effects of climate change on child health and well-being.’ The College responds, noting our responsibility to call for action on areas such as high greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, food and water supplies and climate-re...
Data published by the GMC on 25 July 2024 shows that paediatric trainees are reporting the third heaviest workload of all specialties for doctors in training, and that nearly 20% of trainees are at real risk of burnout.
Protecting the privacy and personal data of our members and volunteers is highly important to us. The following explains how the RCPCH uses any information you give to us and the way we protect your privacy. This statement covers the use of data provided for membership and/or volunteering.
A multidisciplinary team, or MDT, is so important in how integrated health care is delivered to children and young people. Each member of an MDT brings their expertise and work together to review a child’s condition, plan ongoing management and ensure that the child receives the best possible person...
Steve shares his reflections on the recent King’s Speech, and how the College will support the new government to deliver on its promises to children and young people. There's also a link to our new podcast on measles, and a chance to nominate colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution to c...
The RCPCH Conference Organising Committee was pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 2026 Conference, which takes place from 11 to 13 May at the ICC Birmingham.
Abstract submissions are closed as of Monday 8 September 2025. Below are frequently asked questions about this process.