“Children are being treated as second-rate citizens in the eyes of NHS funding.” RCPCH President Prof Steve Turner highlights how our joint Emergency Care Standards aim to reshape urgent care for children making safe, timely care a reality for every child. 👇 www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

We welcome plans to scrap the ineffective and unjust two child limit. To truly achieve the Government’s goal of creating the healthiest generation of children ever, the two child limit must be scrapped entirely. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

RCPCH President Professor Steve Turner on our joint panel today with @barnardos.org.uk and @thekingsfund.bsky.social on how to raise the healthiest generation of children ever. #Lab25

Today we hosted a joint session at #Lab25 with @rcpch.bsky.social, about addressing #airquality. Our panel discussed the negative impacts of #airquality across our life course, the need for stronger regulation and a UK-wide public health campaign about the health impacts of air pollution.

Our VP for Policy Dr Mike McKean speaking this morning about the impacts of air pollution on children’s health on our joint panel “Every breath counts: Action on air quality” with @rcphysicians.bsky.social at #Lab25

Tomorrow, with @rcpch.bsky.social, we’re hosting a joint session ‘Every Breath Counts – Action on Air Quality’ where our panel will consider how national and local government can tackle poor #airquality. 👉Learn more and join the discussion: ow.ly/zX5950X3xwS

This week we wrote to the Times to reaffirm the calls from child health and child protection professionals to end physical punishment. The evidence is clear. We continue to urge the government to remove the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence and protect every child from harm.

The #ChildHealthWorkforceAlliance brings 25 leading health-focused organisations together to help build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever. Find out how government can make child health a priority in its NHS workforce plan: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

United to improve paediatric patient safety, RCPCH and NIHR SafetyNet held a great webinar exploring the WHO priorities with nearly 200 people. We invite you to participate in the partnership, watch the recording and express interest here: www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/pa...

In Manchester, Dr Alice Willson is helping protect children from dirty air. As a @rcpch.bsky.social Clinical Fellow, she’s created tools to educate families & policymakers on #AirPollution, shaping national conversations on clean air & kids’ health. Learn more: bit.ly/46ltRKj

Last chance to register for our webinar on Wednesday 17 September, 1–2pm, marking WHO’s World Patient Safety Day 2025. Join Dr Peter Lachman and Dr Cally Feather as we launch a new partnership between NIHR SafetyNet and RCPCH: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

Next week, join the RCPCH/NIHR SafetyNet webinar on responding to challenges in paediatric patient safety, and plans for co-designed research and improvement priority setting 📆17 Sept 1-2pm Sign up: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

AI, data and digital innovation are transforming paediatrics. At #DigitalPaediatrics2025, you’ll hear first-hand how technology is shaping safer, smarter healthcare for children. 📍Millennium Point, Birmingham - or join online. 👉 Register now: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

“Paediatricians are very clear that children or teenagers do not need energy drinks.” RCPCH welcomes plans to ban energy drink sales to under-16s, with RCPCH President Professor Steve Turner calling it a sensible step to improve children’s diets and health. 👇 www.itv.com/news/2025-09...

Each year, RCPCH Global Operations team welcomes paediatric clinicians from low & middle-income countries as part of Visiting Fellowship Scheme. Read about moments that inspired some of this year’s fellows & lesson they’ll carry forward into their careers: www.rcpch.ac.uk/membership/m...

We support NHS England’s ambition to improve conditions for resident doctors through its new 10-point plan. It’s a vital first step, but meaningful progress will only come through consistent delivery and monitoring. Read more here: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

Digital Paediatrics 2025 will be held on 5 November. Attend in Birmingham or online to hear from Microsoft UK’s Umang Patel, SickKids’ Devin Singh, Google, NHS transformation and the Guy’s AI team. Secure your place today: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

Calling all RCPCH members.   We’ve got two exciting Trustee roles open and we’re looking for passionate, strategic thinkers to help lead the College through our 2024–27 strategy.   Apply by 10 October, 12:00   www.rcpch.ac.uk/get-involved...

Our Climate Change Officer spoke to the BBC about the serious health risks hot homes pose to children. We continue to urge the Government and the housing sector to address the urgent need for safer housing conditions. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our Officer for Health Services, Dr Ronny Cheung, spoke on Good Morning Britain about the Govt’s new voluntary guidelines to cut the eye-wateringly high sugar & salt in baby food. A welcome step - but not enough. We need mandatory limits to truly protect children’s health. #EarlyYearsNutrition

81% of parents in England with young children say physical punishment is unacceptable. We continue to urge the Government to listen to families, professionals and the public and finally #EndPhysicalPunishment Read our response to @nspcc.bsky.social latest data: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

From all of us at the College, wishing a very happy 75th birthday to our patron, HRH the Princess Royal.

A new episode of The Paeds Round is out now. Professor Sir Andrew Pollard joins Dr Emma Lim and Dr Christo Tsilifis to explore how preventing infectious diseases could transform child health and the NHS. Listen now: learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/podcast...

Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Helen Stewart, spoke to @bigissue.com about the rise of measles and our new report with @cpaguk.bsky.social which revealed how poverty is driving missed appointments and worsening child health. Read more here: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

To mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2025, we've joined forces with @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social to host a webinar exploring challenges in paediatric safety and how we respond to them. Wed, 17 Sept at 1–2pm Sign up: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our clinical fellow Dr Alice Wilson sat down with @thelancet.com to talk about RCPCH’s recent report urging action from clinicians and policymakers to address housing and air pollution in order to protect children’s health.‬‬‬‬ Read more here (paywall): www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

“I think that there is a gap, as there often is with plans, between the vision and the reality.” RCPCH President Professor Steve Turner joined the BMJ to share his key reflections on the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan.

Last week, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited RCPCH to celebrate the 10th anniversary of RCPCH &us. RCPCH &Us has given children and young people the confidence to speak up, lead change and shape their own future.

We encourage all paediatricians and the wider child health workforce to ‘think measles’ as cases rise across the UK. Read more in RCPCH President’s recent interview in @bmj.com (paywall). 👇 www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Thinking about applying to paediatric sub-specialty training? Check out the new guidance for 2025/26. Get informed, get prepared, start early! www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-ca... #ChoosePaediatrics

Calling abstract submissions to the Quality Improvement & Patient Safety session at the RCPCH Conference 2026. If you’ve tested change ideas with data to drive improvement, we want to hear from you by Fri 5th Sept. Any paediatric speciality welcome. See guidance: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our VP for Policy, Dr Mike McKean, joins the @green-alliance.org.uk Podcast to discuss the UK’s disposable vape ban and why it’s just the beginning. He calls for continued focus on protecting children’s health as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill progresses. green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/afte...

Last week I spoke to @rcpch.bsky.social president Steve Turner for @bmj.com about measles. He said the "tragedy" in Liverpool must be a turning point. www.bmj.com/content/390/...

We are thrilled to announce that RCPCH has been nominated for four Memcom 2025 Awards having been recognised for our work in campaigns, partnership, influence and initiatives. Thank you to everyone who’s supported these projects and continues to contribute to all that we do.

Children's doctors shared their views and frustrations about how child poverty is affecting their patients' health in our new report with @rcpch.bsky.social 'I am fed up of sending children back to homes that are making them sick.'

Our new report with @cpaguk.bsky.social reveals the worsening impact of child poverty on children’s health and growing strain on health services. One year since the Government’s Child Poverty Taskforce launched, the need for bold action is clearer than ever. 👇 cpag.org.uk/news/child-p...

Today the Leng review, which looked at the safety and effectiveness of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate profession, was published. You can read our initial response to the review here: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

What does the 10 Year Health Plan for England mean for children and young people? Our member briefing explores the plan's commitments and what's needed to ensure they work for the paediatric workforce and deliver for child health. www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/n...

On Thursday, MPs will get a chance to debate children’s health. Ahead of this, RCPCH’s Dr Mike McKean and Dr Simon Opher MP have written in @politicshome.bsky.social about the crisis in children’s health and the opportunity we now have to reverse it. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Help shape the future of child health. Join our Board of Trustees and make a lasting impact for children and families in the UK and beyond. Apply by 14 July, 12:00👉 www.rcpch.ac.uk/get-involved...

1 in 3 children have tooth decay by age 8. In our latest Paeds Round podcast episode, Dr Greig Taylor, Dr Emma Lim and Dr Christo Tsilifis share how paediatricians can spot and prevent dental issuess, especially in vulnerable children. Listen now: learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/podcast...

Today, the UK Government published its 10-Year Health Plan for England. Read our early reflections on the plan’s potential to transform child health: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

We are delighted to announce that Dr Josh Hodgson has been voted the new Chair of the RCPCH Trainee Committee. He will take up the position in September 2025, and we wish him every success in his new role. Read more: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

"The reality is that there are many who simply need better support and easier access to appointments.” 👇 Read more about our new vaccine report here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Today we've published a new report into vaccination in the UK. It outlines the barriers families face in getting children vaccinated and sets out how improving access, data systems and public communications can boost vaccination uptake. 👉 www.rcpch.ac.uk/vaccination-uptake

Today we launched our new report which highlights how Clean Air Clinics are tackling air pollution, poor housing and child health inequalities. We are now calling for urgent, cross-departmental action to protect children's health. Read more: www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/a...

Yesterday we hosted a roundtable discussion in the UK Parliament. Joined by paediatricians and other health organisations, MPs learnt of the pressing challenges facing the child health workforce today.

The fourth Safety eBulletin is here. Alongside medication updates, research, and events, discover how colleagues across the UK are implementing Paediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) in our spotlight blog. 👉 safety.rcpch.ac.uk/safety-ebull...

Last week, on #CleanAirDay we joined the Walk and Wheel from Great Ormond Street Hospital to Parliament Square to hand in a joint letter urging the government to take ambitious action on air pollution. Read the letter: www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/th...

With increasing demand, a burnt-out, short-staffed, and overwhelmed workforce is struggling to keep up. The Government must invest in a sustainable workforce if they want to create the healthiest generation ever. Read our report here: www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/sp...