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Annual Impact Review 2024

We are delighted to share our review of 2024 across all operational areas, including the devolved nations and internationally. Hear what our senior leaders have to say, view our year in numbers or read about how our work in advocacy and engagement is helping shape the future of paediatric care.

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Engaging children and young people

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A brief history of vaccines

24 April 2025

Globally, immunisation has saved six lives every minute since 1974, a total of over 154 million, including 101 million under-5s. It is thought that vaccines are responsible for a 40% reduction in childhood mortality. As World Immunisation Week begins, we are looking back on the history of vaccines a...

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Celebrating pioneer paediatrician Beryl Corner on International Women's Day

8 March 2025

Today is International Women's Day so we’re looking back at the achievements of one of our earliest women members. From setting up the first special care baby unit in the UK to delivering the first quads to all survive birth by caesarean section to becoming the 'paediatrician' at Bristol Zoo, Beryl ...

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Looking back at paediatric education over the years

24 January 2025

It’s the International Day of Education today, 24 January. We've looked back through our historical archive at how our education and training activities have developed.

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Looking back at our journey to becoming a Royal College

23 August 2024

Today is 28 years since the College received its Charter, on 23 August 1996. The road to becoming a Royal College was a long and winding one, beginning in the early years of our predecessor organisation, the British Paediatric Association (BPA). This blog explores how we got there.

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RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update

16 August 2024

As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...

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Our new and improved online RCPCH Archive Catalogue is here

16 July 2024

Our historical archive catalogue has been upgraded! Including all College archive records that are publicly accessible, this online tool now has a clearer layout and new ways of searching. We give a taster of what you can find.

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Dr Tony Hulse, Specialty Board Representative

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Looking back... and beyond the UK

2 May 2024

RCPCH has a long heritage of looking beyond the UK. In this history blog, we look at our international links over the years.

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Looking back at members' experiences during the two world wars

12 November 2023

Today people across the country are commemorating Remembrance Day. Before founding the British Paediatric Association, many of our early members saw military action during the First World War. During the Second World War some members were on the front line and others continued treating children even...