This audit aims to services measure and improve the quality of care for children and young people with seizures and epilepsies.
X
-
Membership
Reflections from a general paediatricianWhen recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking.
Membership benefit of the month"My wish is that children and young people are given the power and tools to make decisions that affect their lives". Explore our resources or contact us to help engage CYP in your services. -
Education and careers
Applying for specialty trainingRecruitment is now open for ST1 and ST2 posts. We've made some changes to help give applicants more flexibility. -
Work we do
What is the future of the NHS in England?The development of the NHS Long Term Plan provides an opportunity for NHS England to truly place the needs of children and young people at its heart.
The things I've experienced...It may be taking Dr Chris Hands a bit longer to become a consultant, but less than full time working gave a chance to support children's charities and work in Sierra Leone. -
Resources
Curious about paediatrics?Join us at our free event for foundation doctors and final year students - this Saturday 17 November in Bristol.
Epilepsy passportsGiving essential information about a child or young person’s epilepsy, including their emergency care plan, medication history and key contacts. -
Key topics
Paediatrics offers everythingKate Mackay, who works in paediatric emergency medicine, explains why she found a place where her skills fit in an environment that is interesting, challenging and supportive.
Measuring diabetes careNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month. We work through the year with UK hospitals to measure - and improve - the health outcomes and experiences of children with diabetes. -
News and events
Mentoring skills trainingGet ready to upskill with our upcoming mentoring courses in Cardiff next March. Enjoy a 10% early bird discount if you book before 7 December.
Painful truths through comedyHow can storytelling skills help in a clinical setting? Serena Haywood, a neurodevelopmental consultant, on how her two jobs complement each other.
Christmas celebrationJoin friends and colleagues at our festive event, and enjoy readings, performances from prominent choirs and a reception.
Explore some of the work we do...
One in seven babies in the UK need specialist care when they are born. NNAP aims to improve care to these infants.
NPDA measures the health outcomes and experiences of children and young people affected by diabetes.
Search our resources
Opportunities to get involved
Volunteering opportunity
★
Call for nominations for College posts
RCPCH members lead on the College’s mission to ‘transform health through knowledge, innovation and expertise’. Members are invited to nominate themselves for a range of posts on RCPCH committees. We look forward to receiving your nomination.
Volunteering opportunity
Help develop our Child Protection Evidence systematic reviews
Are you a UK-based consultant or trainee paediatrician with an interest in child protection? We are seeking expert reviewers for critical appraisals and review leads.
Volunteering opportunity
Recruiting paediatric clinicians for early childhood screening programme
RCPCH Global are developing a model of support for screening early developmental delay and disabilities and care pathway planning for implementation (depending on availability of funding) with Palestinian refugee communities in Lebanon.
Our latest news
News
I'll get by with a little help from my friends - reflections from a general paediatrician
15 November 2018
When recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking. He reflected that after seven years of practicing in this niche, it's easy to forget how and why he originally chose to go down this route. Here are a few of his ...
News
Supporting the challenges we all face in our career: how mentoring can help
15 November 2018
Matt Driver, Lead faculty for RCPCH mentoring skills courses and peer support webinars, explores the role of skilled, trained mentors in supporting doctors throughout their careers.
News
Ban sale of energy drinks to under 16's says UK’s top children’s doctor
15 November 2018
Professor Russell Viner has today urged the Government to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, and calls for "regulation and education" to protect against the hidden dangers to health from energy drinks.