Media response
12 September 2024
RCPCH responds to Darzi Review
Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.
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Membership
Get involved in a College roleWe have a range of volunteering opportunities - such as to support paediatric training, develop health standards, advise on medicines and deliver systematic reviews. Take a look and consider applying!
From hot days to healthier futuresAfter a day out with the RCPCH Clean Air team in rural Nottinghamshire, Dr Helena Clements, our Officer for Climate Change, explains how we should advocate for cleaner air and drive policy change. -
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
From left behind to leading the wayFar too often and for far too long, the needs of children and young people are overlooked. Our blueprint sets out how to transform child health services in England. -
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
Climate change's impact around the worldOur report shares insights from members in 50 countries on the rising threats to children’s well-being and the role of healthcare professionals.
Paediatricians' role in child mental healthWe outline the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care for childhood mental health problems, and we call for greater investment. -
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.
Webinar on RSVExpert clinicians will give an update on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including its epidemiology, the maternal vaccination programme and what to expect this winter. 17 October, 12:00-13:00
RCPCH Conference 2025It takes place next year from 26 to 28 March in Glasgow and online. Abstract submissions are open until midnight, 3 October. And, look out soon for registration opening, with early bird rates.
Key resources on nutrition and obesity
Related news
Media response
5 September 2024
RCPCH responds to Scottish Government’s ‘Programme for Government’
The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.
Media response
17 July 2024
King’s Speech: RCPCH hopeful that new Government can prioritise health and wellbeing of children
RCPCH is encouraged to see a number of child health focused policies in King’s Speech.
Resources on nutrition and obesity
Course
How to Manage: Eating Disorders (online)
01 October 2024
This course provides a clinical framework for the recognition, clinical risk assessment and management of children and young people with eating disorders.
Resource
Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt - consultation response (Scotland)
In May 2024, we responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on restricting promotions of HFSS food and drinks. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.
Resource
Health and Social Care Committee (Wales) inquiry into prevention of ill health – obesity – consultation response
In June 2024 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into preventing ill health - obesity. This page provides a summary, and you can download our full response below.