Every child thriving: our manifesto for the Northern Ireland election

We set out a clear and achievable roadmap for the next Executive to advance child health. With insights from both paediatricians and children and young people, we call for investment in the workforce, data, child health services and prevention.

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Join our technology conference

Building on the success of our first 'Digital Paediatrics' conference last autumn, we are partnering with NIHR on a two-day hybrid event on 2-3 December. You'll get practical insights on digital health.

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Get involved with your College

We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities now open for applications, covering theory and clinical exams, specialty training, digital healthcare, medicines and more.

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Report from our survey on later careers

We surveyed paediatric doctors aged 55 and over to understand the changing nature of their work. Our report highlights the impact of these later career transitions on out-of-hours working, job plans and non-clinical activities.

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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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Media response

15 September 2026

RCPCH responds to the Thirlwall Inquiry report

On Tuesday 15 September, Lady Justice Thirlwall published the Thirlwall Inquiry report.

Press release

9 September 2026

Paediatricians fear that children in Wales may become ‘unhealthiest generation in decades’.

New data analysis shows children’s health in Wales is declining, with poorer outcomes in oral health, asthma and mental health, alongside some of the worst obesity rates in the UK.

Press release

7 September 2026

Children’s health in Northern Ireland in ‘shocking decline’ warn paediatricians

Children in Northern Ireland are experiencing worsening outcomes in areas such as obesity, mental health, asthma and even infant mortality.

Blog

7 September 2026

An interview with Dr Thomas Isaac, inaugural winner of the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary 2025

In 2025, we launched the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary, a new research award established in collaboration with the Williams Syndrome Foundation. The bursary recognises the best scientific paper relating to paediatric learning disability that has been published or accepted for publication within t...

Media response

3 September 2026

RCPCH responds to Scottish Programme for Government 2026 to 2031

This Programme for Government sets out the Scottish Government's agenda for the next five years, supported by annual delivery plans to monitor progress and implementation.

Press release

3 September 2026

RCPCH and leading health organisations ask MPs to back the Babies Bill

Ahead of the Infants, Parents and Carers (Babies) Bill second reading tomorrow, 4 September, healthcare professionals are asking MPs to support the Bill and champion the role of health in the first 1,001 days.