Sharing child health professionals' QI projects and posters in medicines, safety, patient-centred care and systems of care - plus updates and events.
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Membership
Grief we don’t speak ofWe need places to pause and acknowledge the emotional impact of caregiving, writes Dr Jess Morgan. We want to hear members' stories of overwhelm and burnout, and compassion too.
Milestones magazineIn our summer 2023 edition, we prepare for the new training currriculum Progress+! Members discuss collaborative working in youth-friendly services and so much more. -
Education and careers
We're getting ready for Progress+Live from August, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Sharing paediatric and child health workforce informationWe provide a unique overview through our data collections, guidance, evidence library and interactive maps. -
Resources
Engaging children and young peopleOur guidance and best practice examples can help you collaborate with children, young people and their families to create a healthcare service that meets their needs.
Secure settingsAt any time, about 1,000 children and young people are placed in secure settings on justice or welfare grounds, and they may have complex needs. Our healthcare standards were refreshed in spring 2023. -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
Working for changeTwo years ago, we outlined the steps we need to take on equality, diversity and inclusion. We've now reported on our progress, and what happens next as we remain dedicated to working for change. -
News and events
Podcast on child health inequalitiesTwo innovative teams tell us about their work to better understand the impact of poverty on children and young people’s health, and design NHS services with targeted support.
Annual review2022 was a busy year where we sought to #ShiftTheDial on health inequalities, launched a new RCPCH Learning platform, led on policy work across the four nations and so much more.
Providing free, practical and reliable information for parents and carers about giving medicines to their child.
Helping to inform clinical practice, child protection procedures and professional and expert opinion in the legal system. The invaluable 'Companion' is available for members and subscribers.
Patient safety
On our new Patient Safety Portal you can explore patient safety theory, learn about the NHS patient safety syllabus, share ideas for QI and get summaries of the latest alerts and reports.
We're collaborating with NHS England and Royal College of Nursing on a single national Paediatric Early Warning System, or PEWS, for England, with work on NHS programme, System-wide Paediatric Observations Tracking, or SPOT.
Our quality programmes
We work with teams across the country to improve care, outcomes and the quality of life for children and young people, and their families.
EQIP is our current programme for paediatric epilespy teams in England and Wales. We've recently completed a successful programme with paediatric diabetes units.
Invited reviews are there when healthcare organisations need independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on their clinical services and quality of care.
Our audits aim to improve care and health outcomes for babies, children and young people, including epilepsy, diabetes and neonatal services, as well as on child protection.