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RCPCH responds to the Care Quality Commission’s annual assessment of the state of health and social care

21 October 2022

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

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Introducing Thrive Paediatrics - A framework for wellbeing, agency and sustainable staffing

20 October 2022

RCPCH is pleased to announce Thrive Paediatrics! This programme of work will support paediatric clinicians to thrive and improve their lived experiences at work. With funding from the Dinwoodie Charitable Company for pilot schemes, this represents a substantial multi-year programme of work.

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RCPCH response to the Kirkup review of East Kent Hospitals

19 October 2022

On 19 October 2022 Dr Bill Kirkup CBE published the findings of the Independent Investigation into East Kent Maternity Services in his report Reading the signals: Maternity and neonatal services in East Kent.

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RCPCH joins urgent calls for wealthy nations to step up global action against climate change

19 October 2022

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has joined health journals calling for urgent action in support of African and vulnerable countries that are disproportionately affected by climate change.

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Dr Kay Tyerman elected as RCPCH Officer for Workforce Planning

19 October 2022

Dr Kay Tyerman will be the next Officer for Workforce Planning at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Nic Jay.

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RCPCH comments on the GMC’s State of medical education and practice

18 October 2022

On Tuesday 18 October 2022, the GMC published its annual report on the ‘State of medical education and practice’.

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Shift the dial on child health inequalities now – say over 1,000 members of the child health workforce to Government

17 October 2022

In an open letter, over 1,000 child health professionals have written to Governments across the UK calling for a clear commitment to reduce poverty and tackle widening child health inequalities.

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New Interim CEO for the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health

17 October 2022

The Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) has announced that Rob Okunnu [1] has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stepping into the role from today (Monday, 17 October 2022). Rob takes over from Jo Revill, who leaves the College after over four successful years as...

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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Abstract submission guidelines

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 23.59 (BST). For reference, this page has full guidelines on preparing ...

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RCPCH responds to the Scottish First Minister’s commitment to double the Child Payment Bridging Payments

13 October 2022

On 10 October 2022 the Scottish First Minister announced the doubling of the final Bridging Payment due in December.