Seven RCPCH members are standing in this election. Each has been invited to provide a short written manifesto and video, which we've published on the ballot platform and this website.
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Membership
College roles now availableOpportunities include our CSACs, Medical Recruitment Board, SAS Committee and Less Than Full Time Network. Take a look and apply by 9 June at 12:00 noon - we look forward to hearing from you.
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
Assessment - the rationale for changeWe have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why. -
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
Engagement in epilepsy servicesOur resources, co-produced with children, young people and families, explain how services can create a listening culture, with easy-to use communication cards, case studies and tips to get started.
Archives of Disease in ChildhoodThe College's scientific publication is one of the leading paediatric journals in the world. Members have free access to the online editions and can subscribe to the print editions at a significantly reduced cost. -
Key topics
Strengthening children’s community health servicesMore than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK. -
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.
Learning from Ryan’s Rule in AustraliaProfessor Nitin Kapur, who spoke at this year's RCPCH Conference, reflects on the implementation of Ryan’s Rule in Queensland a decade ago - as we here in the UK tentatively roll out Martha’s rule in our units.
Welcoming the disposable vapes banWe first called on the Government to ban disposable e-cigarettes in June 2023, and the ban as of 1 June now brings the UK one step further towards a smokefree generation. But we must not become complacent.
Members in training can vote in this election (some exceptions apply). We sent your ballot link by email on 19 May. Voting closes at 12:00 (BST) on 16 June.
If you have any queries or comments about this RCPCH election, or if you think you should have received an email ballot but have not, complete our short form.