Membership

Our members are based in the UK and internationally, and include many child health professionals from paediatricians to nurses to allied health professionals - find out more.

Volunteering opportunity

Area Officers, England - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

1 December 2025

Represent the views of members in your area. As a member of Council, you'll actively participate in developing RCPCH strategy and the delivery of work plans, join meetings with College Registrar and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. We're now seeking Area Offic...

Membership

Leadership

Volunteering opportunity

Milestones editorial committee - volunteering opportunity

Closing date

1 December 2025

Milestones is the College’s member magazine, and the Editorial Committee is currently seeking a new member to join its team.

Membership

News

Tribute to Dr Lisa Kaufmann: "she helped us empower families to express their hopes"

10 October 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on 3 October 2025 of Dr Lisa Kaufmann, consultant paediatrician and former RCPCH Treasurer. The team at the College would like to offer their sincerest condolences to Lisa's family, friends and colleagues.

Event

Annual meeting for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, Honorary Fellows, Fellows

26 November 2025

Brighton

We are excited to invite you to the RCPCH Senior and Fellow Member Event in Brighton, a special gathering designed to celebrate and engage our members. This event promises to be an enriching experience, offering opportunities for networking, learning, and sharing insights with fellow senior paediatr...

Membership

News

New alliance launched in response to crisis in children’s health services

19 September 2025

25 organisations have united to help build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever.

Event

SPS St Andrew's Day Symposium

07 November 2025

Edinburgh

The Scottish Paediatric Society's AGM and St Andrew’s Day Paediatric Symposium was held jointly with RCPE, RCPCH and the SACCH at the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh on Friday 7 November 2025, hosted by Dr Philippa Wood, Consultant in Paediatrics, NHS Lothian.

Membership

News

Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2025, 'Community building'

21 August 2025

In this issue, we shine a light on connections with contributions from several communities. Five international members share their experiences of the RCPCH Visiting Fellowship Scheme, while some of our senior colleagues reflect on retirement plans.

Resource

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.

Digital health

Engaging children and young people

News

Milestones magazine for members – summer 2025, 'Progressing in paediatrics'

19 June 2025

This issue is all about how we evolve as individuals, trainees and consultants, and is packed with development opportunities. Check out tips for your first Tier 2 shifts, achieving specialist status via the Portfolio Pathway and developing your advanced level practice using the new PCHCF curriculum...

News

RCPCH celebrates paediatricians recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025

14 June 2025

On 14 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2025, which included RCPCH members and those from the child health workforce.