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Course

Difficult Vascular Access in Children (DVAC)

23 March 2026

Nottingham

This is a fun, interactive course aiming to encourage vein-preserving and time-saving techniques to improve outcomes and satisfaction for patients and carers. Feedback from previous DVAC courses has said the course has positively changed peoples’ practice. The course has previously run in Belfast an...

Anaesthesia

Emergency medicine

General paediatrics

Intensive care medicine

Event

Portfolio Pathway: Online study workshop

11 March 2026

This study morning is for applicants to the Portfolio Pathway route to specialist registration. It will help you understand what's expected and how to best present evidence in your application.

Continuing professional development

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TOTUM+ for Professionals discount card - member benefit

This card, available to all RCPCH members (except student), offers discounts from famous brands and local independents, in the UK and worldwide. It includes everyday essentials, electrical devices, entertainment and travel.

Membership

News

Children’s community health services in the news

26 January 2026

BBC News reports that thousands of children facing 'catastrophic' waits for NHS community care.

News

25,000 members and growing: opportunities and what’s next - President's Update

26 January 2026

In this update, RCPCH President, Steve Turner, brings together the latest news, opportunities and developments shaped by and for RCPCH members.

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Privacy notice - Training videos and images

We are hugely grateful to the individuals who contribute to the videos and images we use in our essential training and exam resources to enable us to assess and train individuals in recognising and treating child health conditions. This privacy notice explains how we protect your personal data, h...

News

Shaping our manifesto: Why investment in child health must be a priority in Scotland

23 January 2026

Dr Mairi Stark, RCPCH Officer for Scotland, provides an overview of the key themes and the process of writing the manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election and shares her key message to the next Scottish Government.

News

RCPCH welcomes Health and Social Care Committee’s report on early years

22 January 2026

The cross-party Committee’s report focuses on the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two.

News

'Leading the way' episode 7: Stepping up when opportunities arise, with Professor Steve Turner

21 January 2026

Leadership is not about hierarchy: it’s about connection, contribution and culture. Jonathan introduces this episode of our leadership podcast, featuring RCPCH President Steve Turner.

Volunteering opportunity

Officer for Wales - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

As the College’s senior representative in Wales, you'll lead engagement with members and key stakeholders to develop national policy and advocacy discussions.

Health policy

Public affairs and campaigning