Provides guiding principles for working with and involving infants, children and young people (ICYP) in research.
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Membership
Parliamentary trainingThese full day sessions offer members an excellent chance to learn the tips, tricks and techniques needed to effectively influence political decision-makers.
30 November | London
Support the next generation of doctorsClinicians and staff work together to write questions for our theory exams. If you hold MRCPCH, why not join an upcoming 'question setting group' in your area?
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Education
Progress: domain of the monthWe're looking at the curriculum area, Professional values and behaviours. Take a look at our flyer with children's views, use our learning presentation template and read or watch case studies from fellow trainees. -
Work we do
Global child healthThe success of our work relies on the dedication of UK clinicians. We recruit and prepare doctors, nurses and midwives who support all aspects of programme delivery, usually through long term placements abroad in our Global Links programme. -
Resources
Growth chartsGrowth is an important indicator of a child's health. Our charts allow health professionals to plot and measure a child's height and weight from birth to young adulthood. -
Key topics
Any other word than resilienceIn the age of contract negotiations and rota gaps, it's easy to forget that clinical practice can be a stressful experience... Two trainees introduce Balint groups to support clinicians.
Nutrition and obesityWe campaign for politicians to tackle obesity and help deal with the serious clinical and family consequences for those treating or suffering from related conditions. -
News and events
Art and science of effective engagementDo you want to learn how to involve children and young people in service development, design and strategic decision making? Join one of our October courses across the UK.
How to Manage: Neurodevelopmental disordersJoin us in London on 29 October for this expert-led course, which will cover the tools and services that support diagnosis and ongoing management, as well as the coordination of child and family centred care.
We work collaboratively with organisations and multidisciplinary teams to improve health services for children in the UK.
Our database has details of current opportunities from leading local, national and international organisations.
Five years after the original 2012 Turning the Tide: Harnessing the power of child health research, RCPCH releases this new report, focusing on developments and changes to the UK research landscape and areas where more work needs to be done.
Some of our research reports
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State of Child Health - The paediatric workforce: Focus on Scotland
The RCPCH has carried out a census of paediatricians and child health services every two years since 1999. This briefing focusses on data from the RCPCH Workforce Census 2015 which relates specifically to Scotland.
A policy response for Scotland to the State of Child Health report 2017
Child health in Scotland is among the poorest in Western Europe. Over 210,000 children live in poverty, 28 percent are overweight or obese and about 400 infants, children and young people die each year, with a significant number of these deaths potentially avoidable.
The State of Child Health rep...
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High dependency care for children - time to move on (2014)
This outlines 69 recommendations to improve the management of high dependency care. It places the child and their complete critical care pathway at the focus of service delivery. The document is intended for staff, management and commissioners seeking to deliver safe and high quality care for critic...