Submit your abstract or workshop for next year's RCPCH Conference

Share your research, quality improvement project or other work relating to child health with the paediatric community at RCPCH Conference 2027 in Liverpool next May. Abstracts are due 6 September and workshop proposals 13 September.

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Lead with confidence, clarity and community

Our nine-month clinical leaders programme for senior paediatric professionals, which starts next month, is open to applications until this Sunday.

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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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The state of child health in 2026

Outcomes have worsened or stagnated across the UK, reversing years of progress, and the impact is felt most sharply in deprived areas and among ethnic minority communities.

Explore our analysis in 12 indicators

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

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Press release

27 August 2026

RCPCH and Harlow Printing sign agreement to explore digital future for the Red Book

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), through its trading subsidiary British Paediatric Services Ltd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harlow Printing Limited (trading as Harlow Solutions) to explore the development of a Digital Personal Child Health Record.

Announcement

21 August 2026

Two centuries of child health research and four decades of rare disease surveillance: Join the UCL200/BPSU40 symposium

This September, two major milestones in child health come together at a special symposium exploring the past, present and future of childhood rare disease research. Join us on Tuesday 22 September in London.

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Press release

20 August 2026

Vaping linked to respiratory problems and smoking in children, major review finds

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has undertaken one of the most comprehensive reviews to date on the impact of vaping on children and young people, reporting consistent evidence between vaping, respiratory health and subsequent cigarette smoking.

Podcast

19 August 2026

'Leading the way' episode 14: Leading through improvement, with Dr Yincent Tse

In the penultimate episode of our Leading the Way series, Jonathan speaks with Dr Yincent Tse, our new Vice President for Education and Workforce at the College. He shares valuable insights into leadership, quality improvement and the positive mindset needed to create impact.

Blog

18 August 2026

Collaborative Healthcare in England, one year on...

Last year, we reported on long waiting times for community child health services. By March 2027, NHS England aims that at least 78% of community health service activity occur within 18 weeks, but the data shows we still have a long way to go.

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Announcement

12 August 2026

NPDA commissions national Poverty Proofing® programme to tackle health inequalities

Building on findings from our National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA), the programme supports paediatric diabetes services to better understand and reduce the barriers that poverty can create for children and young people with diabetes and their families. It hosts workshops (pictured) and has publ...