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RCPCH Conference 2026 - save the date

11 May 2026

Birmingham

We'll have another fantastic programme of specialty sessions, workshops and keynote speakers at next year's main event in Birmingham, England and online - all approved for CPD.

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RCPCH Conference 2025 - Sponsors

We are pleased to introduce our sponsors for this year's RCPCH Conference. This incudes our Rare Disease Hub, a dedicated exhibition area and presentation theatre. This event is made possible by sponsorship from organisations including pharmaceutical companies, med tech companies and service prov...

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Remembering influential members and our global impact - President’s update

17 February 2025

In our recent Council meeting, we honoured the memory of Dr Jean Bowyer, a passionate advocate for child health. The RCPCH continues to uphold her legacy through international examinations, training, and humanitarian programs.

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A busy week in the child health world - President's update

3 February 2025

Steve covers lots of topics this week, including applications to ST1, mental health services and data from the new RSV vaccine. He also introduces our Air Pollution Companion and shares recent policy work from the devolved nations.

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Common challenges facing health systems around the world - President's update

20 January 2025

Since a recent visit to India, Steve considers some shared issues in paediatrics and child health around the world. The College has done lots of thinking about what's needed in England through our blueprint, response to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and work on the 10 Year Health Plan - ...

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Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary

This bursary from RCPCH and Williams Syndrome Foundation recognises the best scientific paper related to paediatric learning disability that has been published in a peer-reviewed journal by an outstanding medically qualified research worker. Applications for the 2026 award are now open until 1 De...

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Learning disability or learning difficulty

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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Abstract submission FAQs

The RCPCH Conference Organising Committee was pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 2026 Conference, which takes place from 11 to 13 May at the ICC Birmingham. Abstract submissions are closed as of Monday 8 September 23.59 (BST). Below are frequently asked questions about this process.

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Paediatric training and capability-based progression

This guidance is for paediatric trainees, their supervisors and Heads of School, and outlines when progression through the next gateway of training is appropriate.

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Blown away by kindness - President's blog

9 June 2023

Bob Klaber's Conference plenary has left a lasting impression on many attendees. Camilla reflects on the powerful feedback this has generated, and shares some important updates on discrimination and inequality as well as the challenges of transition to adult health services.

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Paediatrics and the collision with tech

27 April 2023

As we look forward to this May's RCPCH Conference, keynote speaker Professor Sam Shah, Digital Health Research Lead, UCL Global Business School for Health and Senior Advisor for Healthtech and Behaviour Change at Freuds, gives us a preview of what he will be taking about at our big event.