Membership | RCPCH

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.

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TOTUM+ for Professionals discount card - member benefit

This card, available to all RCPCH members (except student), offers discounts from famous brands and local independents, in the UK and worldwide. It includes everyday essentials, electrical devices, entertainment and travel.

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News

Annual General Meeting 2026 - call for motions

9 January 2026

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s annual conference on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

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RCPCH responds to the 2026 New Year Honours

5 January 2026

The New Year Honours list has been announced, celebrating contributions to those supporting child health and wellbeing across the country.

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Honouring Dr Janet McDonagh: paediatrician, poet and advocate

28 November 2025

Dr Carol Ewing and others remember a friend and colleague who was key to the College's Adolescent Health Programme online learning and children and young people's engagement, who enriched many with her "knowledge, kindness, determination and love" and who died on 19 August 2025.

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Milestones magazine for members – winter 2025: RCPCH &Us takeover

18 November 2025

RCPCH &Us is celebrating its 10th anniversary and – as a birthday treat – this network of children, young people and families from across the UK has taken over Milestones.

Volunteering opportunity

Area Officers, England - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

Represent the views of members in your area, help deliver RCPCH strategy and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. Recruiting in London and South England.

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Leadership

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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.

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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.

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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.