Research is essential to advance the science of paediatrics and to improve the health and wellbeing of children.
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Membership
Milestones - your magazineIn our winter issue we look at health inequalities in the broader sense. We explore how climate change anxiety can have an effect on children and young people's mental health and we hear from members on patient safety and resolving conflicts.
Retirement - what's next?It can be a celebration of life’s work and an opportunity for a new chapter - explore our resources and blogs by members navigating this period. We invite Senior Members/Fellows and Honorary Fellows to our regular events. -
Education and careers
Progress+Our two-level paediatric training programme, live as of August 2023, aims to to flexible and fulfilling. We encourage trainees and trainers to read the curriculum and syllabi, FAQs and other resources. -
Work we do
Making EDI everybody’s businessWe look at how we can further embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do at the College. -
Resources
"Perfectly imperfect"The front cover of our Epilepsy12 organisational and clinical audits report for 2023 embodies the spirit of resilience. The documents give insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of services.
"All together with Daddy"The photo on our National Neonatal Audit Programme report is courtesy of Maddy and Baljit Singh, parents to triplets. NNAP assesses whether babies on neonatal units receive consistent high-quality care and identifies areas for improvement. -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
#ShiftTheDial on climate changeClimate change poses an existential threat, but it is not experienced equally. Our toolkit supports paediatricians to take action locally, regionally and nationally. Can you help make child health central to climate policy? -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2024Next year's theme is 'Building a bright future together', and it's happening on 25-27 March in Birmingham. We'll feature more than 35 specialty groups, inspiring keynote speakers and practical workshops - so you can update your knowledge.
The state of digital child health todayIn this RCPCH Podcasts episode, Richard Burley, Executive Director of Digital talks with Professor Sam Shah about how digital technology can support child health, and how paediatricians can embrace it.
St David's Day Conference 2024Join us in Cardiff on 27 February. With the theme, ‘Shaping the future’ - the future of paediatricians and of children and young people - we'll be exploring leadership, education and healthcare innovation.
We collaborate with organisations to develop healthcare standards and guidance, and to influence NHS policy and practice.
Through our high quality programmes, we expand learning opportunities for a multidisciplinary paediatric workforce.
We actively listen to children, young people and families, and appropriately involve them in activities to inform and influence the child health agenda.
We work in low-income countries to advance the knowledge and skills of doctors, nurses and other health workers, and implement lasting changes in hospital systems.
Collectively, one in 17 people will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. We support research and education in children and young people’s rare conditions.
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Our charity address: RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH
Our registered charity number: 1057744
Our charity address: RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH
Our registered charity number: 1057744
Discover the many ways we have worked to improve the health of children and young people - from our policy work across the four nations to the education and training programmes we deliver for our members.
