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Thrive Paediatrics

This RCPCH programme aims to improve your working lives as paediatricians, with the pilot phase funded by Dinwoodie Charitable Company. Read our roadmap to start identifying both good practice and areas for change and explore the Thrive resource hub on RCPCH Learning.
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Thrive resource hub

Our resource hub is exclusive to members on RCPCH Learning, and has evidence, good practice examples and stories from paediatricians' lived experience in different formats.
Resource hub on RCPCH Learning
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Roadmap

Our roadmap provides a framework to help you find areas of good practice and highlight things that can be improved on working lives, professional development, and wellbeing and culture.
Roadmap
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WINs

We've run 'Wellbeing and Innovation Networks' in two regions to date. Inclusive and diverse, these offered a space for members to draw on each other's experiences and collaborate.
WINs

National report 2025

Published in December 2025, our report describes the key facets of Thrive Paediatrics, including recommendations and next steps for both the College and system leaders.

Read national report

Resources for doctors' wellbeing

It can feel pretty lonely when we’re navigating difficult periods in our lives, but you don’t have to face these challenges alone. We have collated a list of services in the NHS and charities that can provide support and advice, with many offering free, confidential help.

Your wellbeing: resources in the NHS and charities

Blogs about wellbeing for health professionals

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Blog
2 June 2026

Your Paediatrics, Your Future: My name means hope

Dr Umit Gultekin recalls a moment in his career where he cared for a critically unwell child, and supported their family through a difficult decision about specialist care. Years later he saw the boy again, a moment that reminded him why he chose paediatrics.
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Media response
20 February 2025

RCPCH responds to NHS Staff Survey analysis

Researchers from Nuffield Trust analysed data from 20 years of the NHS England Staff Survey to see if the experiences and motivations of clinical staff varied by age.