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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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Your membership in West England

Each member is represented on RCPCH Council by an Officer in their UK or international region. If you work and/or live in West England, your Area Officers are Professor Will Carroll and Dr Kulsoom Riaz, and they're here to seek and promote your views on issues in paediatrics, child health and the Co...

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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.

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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.

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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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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...

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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.

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RCPCH Officer for Child Protection receives OBE for safeguarding work

13 June 2025

Professor Andrew Rowland has been appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours.

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RCPCH elections: Frequently asked questions

Voting has closed, as of of 12:00 on Monday 13 April, for two RCPCH Vice Presidents - for Education and Workforce and for Training and Assessment - from 26 March until 13 April 2026. This election was open to Ordinary Members, Fellows, Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows whose prima...

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RCPCH member update following our response to NHS England review into postgraduate medical training

15 May 2025

On 19 February 2025, NHS England launched a review of postgraduate medical training, led by Professor Sir Stephen Powis and the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty. On 15 May 2025, the College submitted a formal response.