Our current strategy (2024-27) sets out to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people, and has four goals: workforce, child health, evidence and international impact.
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Membership
Your voice matters: our 2026 membership survey is openWe're seeking your feedback and insights to help us improve how we communicate with you, inform our strategic priorities and deliver the member experience you want.
Volunteer with usVolunteering is vital to our work, with over 3,000 members contributing each year. Can you help us shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare while you gain leadership, networks and invaluable professional growth? -
Education and careers
Catch up on the assessment reviewWe are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. -
Work we do
Your Paediatrics, Your FutureThirty years of paediatrics with RCPCH. Millions of moments that mattered. We invite you to share your story: what do you enjoy most about your work and what keeps you going even in those challenging days? -
Resources
On supporting school attendanceHow can paediatricians and governments support children to achieve their fundamental right to education? -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe provide links to key information on professional responsibilities, training and the practical considerations you may be facing. Whatever your personal decision, our priority is to support you and ensure children and young people continue to receive safe, high-quality care. -
News and events
Get your ticket for RCPCH ConferenceWe're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
Download our 'Think measles' posterMeasles cases are rising again in parts of the UK. Our poster reminds us to be alert to measles symptoms in children and young people and to talk to families about vaccination.
Our latest annual impact review outlines our key achievements from 2024 - with members, partner organisations, children and young people.
As first the British Paediatric Association and, since 1996, a Royal College, we have a rich heritage of collaboration and innovation in child health. We have an extensive historical archive, and invite you to explore our online catalogue.
We want to be completely open about how we use and protect your data. Our privacy hub links to the privacy notices for all College activities as well as our explainers on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and your data rights.