England

Event

Research Essentials Day 2026

24 September 2026

Are you a paediatric resident with little or no experience in research and would like to learn more? Join our online event. We'll cover the essentials of research, including finding mentorship, understanding different research types and data, presenting your work, opportunities to get involved and t...

Paediatric training

Research

Volunteering opportunity

MRCPCH Clinical Committee: History Scenario Vice Lead - volunteering opportunity

Closing date

27 April 2026

We're seeking a History Scenario Vice Lead for the MRCPCH Clinical exam. You'll join the MRCPCH Clinical Committee, which oversees and reviews performance data and operational team delivery feedback on this exam in both the UK and internationally.

Clinical guidelines and standards

Examinations

Document

Outbreak of meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia)

This briefing page was prepared in response to the group B meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent, UK in March 2026. It shares key information that was made available by the UK Health Security Agency during that time.

Health policy

Public health

Course

How to Manage: When a child dies- the role of the paediatrician Manchester (in-person)

24 June 2026

Salford

All paediatricians will deal with children who die, whether this is sudden and unexpected or following a long illness. This Manchester course will help Paediatricians understand the statutory processes as well as sharing best practice to promote learning from deaths and how best to support families....

Child and adolescent mortality

Event

Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day (Virtual) - October 2026

07 October 2026

This event is for RCPCH members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC College Assessor acts on behalf of the College on an interview panel for consultant posts in the NHS. We'll start with an overview of the process, and then break out into workshop sessions to explore the tricky situations...

Advisory Appointments Committee

Resource

Child Protection Authority in England - consultation response

In March 2026 we responded to a Department for Education consultation on proposals for a Child Protection Authority.

Child protection

News

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

6 March 2026

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

Document

Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement

Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

News

Shining a light on child health progress - President's update

23 February 2026

In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people.

Resource

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) extended analysis on 2023-24 data

Published in February 2026, this extended analysis builds upon the findings of the 2023-24 summary report on care and outcomes in for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales.

Endocrinology

Diabetes

Quality improvement