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.
Dr. Alice Willson, RCPCH Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, reflects on the crucial need for equitable and efficient public transport to reduce air pollution and protect children's health.
The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent investigation into the state of the NHS. He has said this is to "uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service".
Steve reflects on the UK General Election and highlights key Labour party manifesto commitments relating to child health. He also congratulates Dr Hilary Cass on her peerage, and there are chances for you to get involved in two important College surveys.
As of today, risr/advance (the software that powers RCPCH ePortfolio), is rolling out a new Files area. Available in the main menu, Files replaces the Document library and displays a searchable listing of all files linked to your events.
In 2002, Dame Liz Fradd was awarded an Honorary FRCPCH in recognition of her enormous contribution to children’s nursing. Professor Sir Alan Craft remembers Dame Liz who remained active until the end of her life. She died on her 75th birthday on 12 May, World Nursing Day,
In this issue we look back at RCPCH Conference 2024 and hear from medical student prize winners and RCPCH &Us. We also get 'Powered up', discussing how to tackle health inequalities with actions, and take a look at life post-CCT from three past trainees.