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Thirty years of paediatrics with RCPCH. Millions of moments that mattered.

This year we're celebrating 30 years as a Royal College. We want to hear from you about 'Your Paediatrics, Your Future': Tell us what you enjoy most about your work and what keeps you going even in those challenging days.
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On screen time for under-5s

We have responded to a Department for Education call for evidence, which will inform new parental guidance on screen time and use for children in the early years.
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Download our 'Think measles' poster

Measles cases are rising again in parts of the UK. Our poster reminds us to be alert to measles symptoms and to talk to families about vaccination.
See our poster and resources
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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?
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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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Blog
27 February 2026

Seeing the rare: why surveillance matters

Each year on the last day of February, Rare Disease Day shines a light on conditions that affect millions worldwide; conditions that most doctors may never encounter. For many families, rarity can mean long diagnostic journeys and uncertainty.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
23 February 2026

Shining a light on child health progress - President's update

In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people.

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Work we do - programmes to improve child health
Resources - including policy statements, clinical guidelines, research reports
Key topics - exploring the key themes in child health

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ePortfolio and CPD Diary
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RCPCH Learning
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About MRCPCH and DCH examinations
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Archives of Disease in Childhood
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