Learn about advocacy, its role within pediatrics, and how to get started on your advocacy journey.
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Membership
Apply for a College roleWe invite members to apply for a College role - including on child protection publications, paediatric training and workforce planning... The deadline for this round is 28 April at 12:00 noon.
Healthy connectionsThe latest issue of your Milestones magazine explores how health professionals can come together to support children and young people – from navigating screen time to adopting a pro-play mindset. -
Education and careers
Our upcoming coursesWe offer a range of courses, including our popular 'How to manage' series on clinical topics, plus safeguarding, effective educational supervision and exam preparation. Many are hosted online. -
Work we do
Our College strategyCovering the next three years and with four strategic goals, our strategy aims to meet our members' priorities to support their working lives and be a powerful advocate for children and young people. -
Resources
National Paediatric Diabetes AuditOur latest annual report highlights the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England, Wales and Jersey. Illustration by Phoenix S.
Equal protection from assaultChildren in England and Northern Ireland are the only people in the UK not full protected in law from assault: this is unjust. -
Key topics
Workshop insights for 10 Year Health PlanIn late 2024 and early 2025, we held workshops with children and young people, members and stakeholders in health research. In February, we submitted a summary of the insights to Change NHS in England.
Talking about air pollutionWe want to make conversations between child health professionals and families about about air quality 'business as usual'. Our communication toolkit on our Air Pollution Companion has plenty of advice... -
News and events
From Professor Steve Turner...As RCPCH President, Steve shares regular updates with members by email and on this website - such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.
Highlights from our conferenceOur major event took place in late March in Glasgow and online. We had so many inspiring sessions, engaging discussions and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Worried and waiting - one year onLast March we had published our analysis of paediatric waiting times for outpatients, inpatients and day cases in paediatrics in Scotland from 2012 to 2023. One year on, we examine new data...
Develop specific advocacy skills, for example engage with the media or your local politician.