This group of volunteers is on a mission to improve asthma care for children and young people! We've helped develop patient leaflets, pushed for better air quality and shared voice on lots of topics.
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Membership
Milestones magazineThe latest edition of your member magazine is here - from exploring the role of health play specialists and navigating medical complexity to helping protect paediatricians’ mental health and wellbeing.
Get involvedWe invite members to apply for a role on one of our committees or working groups - you can advocate for your fellow trainees, support paediatric training or review child protection evidence, and more! -
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
Discharge and medication safetyWe have six recommendations to improve the safety of liquid medicines during the transition from hospital to home care.
Thrive Paediatrics resource hubEspecially for members, our new hub offers evidence and good practice examples in wellbeing, plus stories from paediatricians' lived experience. -
Key topics
10 Year Health Plan for the NHSWe want to ensure children and young people are at the centre of the Government's plan. Our briefings outline our recommendations and how members in England can input.
Air pollution and child healthOur Companion, developed with members, helps you build your knowledge, talk to patients and advocate for change - such as joining a clean air community in the UK or internationally. -
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.
We urged MPs to back Tobacco & Vapes BillAhead of the Bill's second reading in Parliament, RCPCH and six medical organisations asked all MPs to work together and create a smoke-free generation.
RCPCH Conference 2025Our major event of the year takes place from 26 to 28 March in Glasgow and online, and you don't want to miss it! Get your early bird ticket now for 15% off.
Every year, children and young people Us select a Voice Champion of the Year, recognising the winner's commitment on four values: Educate, Collaborate, Engage, Change.
Our 'Youth Social Action' pack helps young people think critically about health information, research conditions in their local area and work together to improve outcomes for others.
More fantastic resources from children and young people!
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For the health professionals!
Our guidance and best practice examples can help you collaborate with children, young people and their families to create a healthcare service that meets their needs - at local and strategic levels.