Area of medicine

Event

Genomics Webinar

21 January 2026

Join us for a free online webinar exploring the latest advancements in genomics in paediatrics and how they are shaping the future of child health, with insights from leading experts.

Area of medicine

Data

Research

Resource

NNAP webinar recording: Key findings from the 2024 summary report

This webinar, recorded in October 2025, reviewed the key findings and national recommendations from the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) summary report on 2024 data.

Area of medicine

Neonatal medicine

Data

Course

How to Manage: Gastroenterology - London

27 April 2026

London

This in-person course provides you with a clinical approach to effectively investigate and manage common gastrointestinal presentations in children and young people.

Area of medicine

Gastroenterology

Course

How to Manage: Common Dermatological Problems (Online)

05 February 2026

This is a one-day course focusing on the common dermatological disorders encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.

Area of medicine

Dermatology

News

New standards aim to reshape urgent care for children and cut A&E crowding

2 October 2025

Today, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has launched new standards for driving improvements in paediatric emergency care.

Course

How to Manage: CYP Mental Health (online)

23 January 2026

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in effectively managing general mental health problems encountered in day-to-day clinics and increase your confidence in selecting appropriate interventions to support patients and their families.

Area of medicine

Mental health

Course

How to Manage: Diabetes in children (online)

16 December 2025

This course provides a clinical framework for the diagnosis and management of children and young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It also covers dietetic management and the psychosocial impact of having a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

News

RCPCH welcomes rollout of RSV jab for premature babies

21 July 2025

UK Governments are rolling out drug nirsevimab from later this year to provide protection against RSV to around 7,000 high-risk infants and babies born before 32 weeks.

Academy of Medical Sciences - Professorship Scheme [OPEN]

https://acmedsci.ac.uk/grants-and-schemes/grant-schemes/academy-of-medical-scie…

This scheme supports to biomedical and healthcare researchers taking up a full Professorship in the UK.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

Funding amount range

£250,001 to £500,000

Maximum duration

5 years

Submission deadline

3 September 2025

News

Barriers to healthcare are preventing UK children from receiving life-saving vaccinations

1 July 2025

In the midst of ongoing measles outbreaks, paediatricians say stubborn barriers to accessing NHS care are contributing to a worrying decline in vaccination coverage of children and young people.