History and archive

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As the NHS turns 75, we look back at paediatrics in the early years of the National Health Service

5 July 2023

Five years ago, we published a blog on the College's history with the NHS over the years. To celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS, we thought we’d focus on its early years and the changes in paediatric care at that time.

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RCPCH and the Royals

4 May 2023

To celebrate King Charles III’s coronation, we’ve been digging back into our archives to explore the connections between RCPCH and the Royal family over the years. With visits from the reigning monarch, knighthoods of members and the College’s Royal patronage, there’s been plenty to discover.

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Our history, your future - history blog

23 June 2021

This year marks 25 years as a Royal College. To celebrate our history, we look back at five key achievements over the past 25 years as a College.

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Our history, your future - getting ready to celebrate 25 years of RCPCH

12 May 2021

This year we are celebrating the College's 25th birthday by looking at some of our achievements and the services and support we're offering to our members, alongside reflections of key moments from our history.

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Milestones magazine for members - summer 2021

12 May 2021

This summer we are celebrating 25 years of RCPCH. In our special anniversary feature, members reflect on the changes they have seen in paediatrics and what being a member of the College has meant to them.

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Choose to Challenge on #IWD2021

8 March 2021

Our President elect reflects on the need to challenge, collaborate and celebrate on International Women’s Day.

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International Women's Day - celebrating the history of women in RCPCH and paediatrics

8 March 2021

Today, over 60% of our 19,000-plus members are women - and both male and female paediatricians take up flexible working and less than full time training. But gender equality is a work in progress, and we must never be complacent.

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History and archive

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A carrot a day: child health during World War II

1 September 2019

The Second World War began 80 years ago in September 1939. The war brought huge changes to the lives of children in Britain and to the country’s health services.

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The RCPCH and National Health Service

5 July 2018

On 5 July 1948, the National Health Service came into operation and became the UK’s third biggest employer as all medical services were brought together to provide services for free at the point of delivery. As we celebrate 70 years of the NHS, this blogs looks back at RCPCH’s history with the NHS.