Raising the future: Our latest edition of Milestones is out

The spring edition of your membership magazine explores personal and professional development in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

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On supporting school attendance

An increasing number of children and young people are missing school, and the reasons are complex and multifaceted. What can paediatricians and governments do?

See our position statement

On workplace-based assessments

Participate in our first consultation as we review the assessment programme for doctors in paediatric training--ensuring it's fair, fit for purpose and sustainable.

Complete our consultation

Get your ticket for RCPCH Conference

We're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?

Find out more and book

Leading the way in children's health

Our ten-year strategy has four goals to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people in the UK and internationally.

Our latest annual impact review sets out what we've achieved - together with you, our members, partners and children and young people.

Our strategy

Our annual impact review

Latest news and blogs

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Announcement

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11 March 2026

Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience

We're inviting members and non-members to complete our 2026 membership survey. Your feedback will help us improve how we communicate with you and inform our strategic priorities.

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Announcement

10 April 2026

ST4 Trainees: Help shape the future MRCPCH Clinical exam

We invite members at ST4 to participate in our second, online pilot of the MRCPCH Clinical in the morning or afternoon of Tuesday 2 June. You'll play a vital role in shaping the future of this exam and the assessment programme, and gain valuable experience and CPD recognition.

President's update

9 April 2026

How you can help shape the sector - President's update

Steve reflects on the growing national conversation surrounding children's digital lives in this blog, and invites members to share their views about online harms. Plus a reminder to complete our membership survey.

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Press release

9 April 2026

Paediatricians urge political parties to consider children ahead of Scotland election

230 paediatricians have issued a plea to Scottish political parties to take strong and decisive action children’s health in the lead up to the May elections.

Blog

2 April 2026

A Q&A with our new Co-Officers for Wales

Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson talk about their priorities, motivations and hopes in their new role as Co-Officers for Wales. Read below to learn more about what they aim to achieve together and why their leadership matters for child health in Wales.

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Announcement

2 April 2026

Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson appointed RCPCH Co-Officers for Wales

They will provide senior leadership for the College’s work across Wales, championing children and young people’s health, supporting members and shaping policy and practice alongside partners across the NHS, Government and the wider sector.