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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Programme

Explore our full programme for each of the three days at this year's conference, including the plenary speakers, workshops, specialty sessions and social activities.

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Budget 2026-27

14 January 2026

The Scottish Government has published their budget for 2026-27.

Volunteering opportunity

Education and Learning Board - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

23 March 2026

Support our work in education for members, including courses and online learning resources. We are seeking an Officer for Education, Clinical Lead for Continuous Professional Development and Clinical Lead for Digital Learning.

Digital health

Continuing professional development

Leadership

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RCPCH advocacy on international crises - how and in which ways we respond

The College advocates for the rights and welfare of children and child health workers affected by crises where we have the mandate, opportunity and resource to do so. As an organisation of paediatricians, predicated on the health and welfare of children and young people, our members often expect...

International crisis

Course

Dermatology for Paediatricians: 25th annual course

22 April 2026

This course will help delegates to develop an approach to the management of common paediatric skin disorders and how to recognise rare and complex conditions that require specialist referral

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Welcoming in the new year - President's update

12 January 2026

Steve reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing child health at the start of the new year, from winter pressures to progress in vaccination and public health. He also highlights the importance of clinical leadership, opportunities to get involved and celebrate our members as the College ma...

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Annual General Meeting 2026 - call for motions

9 January 2026

The College’s AGM will now take place as an online event on Tuesday 2 June 2026. The deadline for members to submit motions is now Tuesday 24 March.

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RCPCH responds to the 2026 New Year Honours

5 January 2026

The New Year Honours list has been announced, celebrating contributions to those supporting child health and wellbeing across the country.

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RCPCH responds to evidence review of The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020

18 December 2025

The Welsh Government have published evidence on the impact of abolishing the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence and protecting children from physical punishment.

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College Medal

The College Medal is a unique award offered by the RCPCH. This medal is given on an extraordinary basis to individuals within the world of child health and wellbeing, who may not be paediatricians nor work within the medical sphere.

Fellowships, awards and prizes