Still time to register for RCPCH Conference 2026

Taking place 11-13 May, it features a rich educational and social programme, designed to suit a wide range of professional interests. Join us in Birmingham or choose a virtual ticket to access sessions on demand during and after the event.

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Creating a smokefree generation

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has received Royal Assent: a historic moment for child health. We explain how members and staff have worked together to influence this Bill, and what's next.

Read about our campaign

Shaping the future MRCPCH Clinical exam

If you're an ST4 member, we invite you to participate in our online pilot exam on 2 June. You'll experience the proposed exam format first-hand and gain CPD recognition.

Find out more about the pilot exam

Our latest edition of Milestones

The spring edition of your membership magazine explores personal and professional development in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, plus so much more.

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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

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Press release

1 May 2026

Colleges engage DHSC on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse duty

RCPCH leads Royal College letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting MP regarding measures for a mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse (CSA) duty in England.

Blog

30 April 2026

Optimising electronic prescribing and medicine administration (EPMA) systems – patient safety spotlight

Safe and effective dose management in EPMA systems varies significantly across the UK, posing a significant risk of harm to infants, children and young people. This blog summarises an RCPCH/NPPG Joint Medicines Committee position statement that outlines the key factors leading to variation in these ...

Announcement

22 April 2026

Ian Parrett announced as new Chief Executive Officer for RCPCH

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Parrett as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

Podcast

22 April 2026

'Leading the way' episode 10: Leading through advocacy and collaboration, with Kay Tyerman

In this episode, Jonathan spoke with Dr Kay Tyerman, a paediatric nephrologist, about her vast career and journey to leadership. Kay’s approach to leadership is rooted in advocacy and collaboration, qualities that are essential in shaping effective health systems.

President's update

20 April 2026

Towards our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well - President's update

In this President's update, Steve discusses the Global team's programmes to improve child health worldwide and welcomes our two new Vice Presidents.

Blog

20 April 2026

Investing in child health means investing in Scotland's future

Dr Linsey McVey, RCPCH Trainee Representative for the West of Scotland, speaks about RCPCH Scotland’s manifesto, The Prescription for Change, and outlines why investment in child health must be a priority ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.