Clinical guidelines and standards

This one-day workshop will equip paediatricians with the requisite skills for high-quality national guideline development, from systematic reviews and critical appraisal of evidence through formal consensus processes. You will also have the opportunity to network with experts in the field includi...

RCPCH has issued the following alert regarding our Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening guideline, which was updated and published in March 2022.

We are delighted to launch a new clinical guideline web resource for paediatricians and colleagues across the child health workforce who may need to develop a clinical guideline in their specialty area.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group Joint Standing Committee on Medicines (RCPCH-NPPG) have produced a new clinical practice guideline on medication safety, with recommendations on effective paediatric ward rounds.

Camilla updates on the latest in the world of patient safety with the launch of the national Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) and recommendations on Martha’s Rule. There are also opportunities to get involved in service recovery and a reminder to eligible members to vote in our President elect...

Welcome! This page is for paediatric specialty groups and others who intend to produce a clinical guideline in child health. Clinical guidelines are sets of recommendations based on systematic research methods. Producing these requires advanced research skills and project management. Below is...

The College currently has roles in this area for a Clinical Co-lead for Child Protection Evidence and Child Protection Companion Co-leads: Health Policy and Evidence in the Child Protection Systematic Reviews and Publications Subcommittee, alongside opportunities within the Scotland Child Protection...

Interim guidance from NHS England has been stepped down, and clinicians are advised to use NICE guidance for sore throat.