/ en /news-events/news/2026-04/ian-parrett-announced-new-chief-executive-officer-rcpch <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/ian-parrett-announced-new-chief-executive-officer-rcpch" hreflang="en">Ian Parrett announced as new Chief Executive Officer for RCPCH</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">22 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Parrett as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-7a305c52814168d3349f197afefe75785908366bdd3f41a22c85bbf4c56e82db"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ" hreflang="en">Leadership</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0000 7224 at /news-events/news/2026-04/leading-way-episode-10-leading-through-advocacy-collaboration-kay-tyerman <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/leading-way-episode-10-leading-through-advocacy-collaboration-kay-tyerman" hreflang="en">'Leading the way' episode 10: Leading through advocacy and collaboration, with Kay Tyerman</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">22 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> In this episode, Jonathan spoke with Dr Kay Tyerman, a paediatric nephrologist, about her vast career and journey to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Kay’s approach to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is rooted in advocacy and collaboration, qualities that are essential in shaping effective health systems. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-d0bd47d3e13fd96cb8b23bad1bb61660b7a0e83d0b80a6e09b943af99399b1d6"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/continuing-professional-development" hreflang="en">Continuing professional development</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ" hreflang="en">Leadership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/paediatric-careers" hreflang="en">Paediatric careers</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/podcast" hreflang="en">Podcast</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7214 at /news-events/news/2026-04/towards-our-vision-world-where-every-child-healthy-well-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/towards-our-vision-world-where-every-child-healthy-well-presidents-update" hreflang="en">Towards our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">20 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> In this President's update, Steve discusses the Global team's programmes to improve child health worldwide and welcomes our two new Vice Presidents. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-46766ca3a8fb973f660aaa561a3e30ae069362aa6b7f08fcd3193de190160f06"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/global-child-health" hreflang="en">Global child health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/rcpch-conference" hreflang="en">RCPCH Conference</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/research" hreflang="en">Research</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/volunteering" hreflang="en">Volunteering</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:06:55 +0000 7220 at /news-events/news/2026-04/investing-child-health-means-investing-scotlands-future <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/investing-child-health-means-investing-scotlands-future" hreflang="en">Investing in child health means investing in Scotland's future</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">20 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Dr Linsey McVey, RCPCH Trainee Representative for the West of Scotland, speaks about RCPCH Scotland’s manifesto, The Prescription for Change, and outlines why investment in child health must be a priority ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-141f98b95df8624c9620ff0feb3244919986a4df487df556b8422c6436d5d41f"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/holyrood-election-2026" hreflang="en">Holyrood election 2026</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 7207 at /news-events/news/2026-04/paediatricians-urge-political-parties-put-children-first-ahead-senedd <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/paediatricians-urge-political-parties-put-children-first-ahead-senedd" hreflang="en">Paediatricians urge political parties to put children first ahead of the Senedd election</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">17 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> 170 paediatricians and child health advocates have called on Welsh political party leaders to make the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people a national priority in the lead up to the Senedd election. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-19ab41732bcdfc5b41bd63a02ac64ec74bc35f8c327324ff6e180976567083c1"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/senedd-election-2026" hreflang="en">Senedd election 2026</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000 7213 at /news-events/news/2026-04/st4-trainees-help-shape-future-mrcpch-clinical-exam <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/st4-trainees-help-shape-future-mrcpch-clinical-exam" hreflang="en">ST4 Trainees: Help shape the future MRCPCH Clinical exam </a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">10 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> We invite members at ST4 to participate in our second, online pilot of the MRCPCH Clinical in the morning or afternoon of Tuesday 2 June. You'll play a vital role in shaping the future of this exam and the assessment programme, and gain valuable experience and CPD recognition. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-3255d50549184076ae19919ea979119a93918acad8fc5d2e8dc0ca14c00fa473"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/examinations" hreflang="en">Examinations</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:43 +0000 7209 at /news-events/news/2026-04/how-you-can-help-shape-sector-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/how-you-can-help-shape-sector-presidents-update" hreflang="en">How you can help shape the sector - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">9 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Steve reflects on the growing national conversation surrounding children's digital lives in this blog, and invites members to share their views about online harms. Plus a reminder to complete our membership survey. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-24b994223a20e85510395d5ba33c8b2bff8a9e49bfd85ad228b008fcd4764636"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/digital-health" hreflang="en">Digital health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/rcpch-conference" hreflang="en">RCPCH Conference</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:07:59 +0000 7211 at /news-events/news/2026-04/paediatricians-urge-political-parties-consider-children-ahead-scotland <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/paediatricians-urge-political-parties-consider-children-ahead-scotland" hreflang="en">Paediatricians urge political parties to consider children ahead of Scotland election</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">9 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> 230 paediatricians have issued a plea to Scottish political parties to take strong and decisive action children’s health in the lead up to the May elections. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-f6ba5ad23a964e48bca4bc5a6443a2d1d93341fc80569c0750c7aaf48ea95f63"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/holyrood-election-2026" hreflang="en">Holyrood election 2026</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/press-release" hreflang="en">Press release</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:29 +0000 7208 at /news-events/news/2026-04/qa-our-new-co-officers-wales <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-04/qa-our-new-co-officers-wales" hreflang="en">A Q&amp;A with our new Co-Officers for Wales</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">2 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson talk about their priorities, motivations and hopes in their new role as Co-Officers for Wales. Read below to learn more about what they aim to achieve together and why their Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ matters for child health in Wales. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-6b3c9a195c0cc370807225738ce7d67811c594339df314de56ad6245b76ef10c"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0000 7200 at /news-events/news/2026-03/dr-dana-beasley-dr-lizzy-nickerson-appointed-rcpch-co-officers-wales <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/dr-dana-beasley-dr-lizzy-nickerson-appointed-rcpch-co-officers-wales" hreflang="en">Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson appointed RCPCH Co-Officers for Wales </a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">2 April 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> They will provide senior Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for the College’s work across Wales, championing children and young people’s health, supporting members and shaping policy and practice alongside partners across the NHS, Government and the wider sector. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-6e19e1af9da6ea5d1a0ffdeb4866bf73f1f3188550e4ce0655dbd1f6981f2ec6"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7199 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-welcomes-screen-time-guidance-under-5s <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-welcomes-screen-time-guidance-under-5s" hreflang="en">RCPCH welcomes screen time guidance for under-5s</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">27 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The government has published new guidance to support parents on screen time for children under five. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-71ff66248809e51011507d77465a92c55052303eee5d3261d8a5d69b0fb41646"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/digital-health" hreflang="en">Digital health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:27:12 +0000 7198 at /news-events/news/2026-03/milestones-magazine-members-raising-future-spring-2026 <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/milestones-magazine-members-raising-future-spring-2026" hreflang="en">Milestones magazine for members: Raising the future – spring 2026</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">26 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> This issue explores personal and professional development, highlighting how continual learning can equip paediatricians with the skills and knowledge needed to better support children, young people and families in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-7667e240320f0f26219040cd055f3f14c7af5821ca22a39e79673fe74fb03dc4"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7179 at /news-events/news/2026-03/turning-policy-practice-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/turning-policy-practice-presidents-update" hreflang="en">Turning policy into practice - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">25 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Health systems across the world are under growing pressure as patterns of illness shift, particularly with rising non-communicable diseases and mental health needs. Steve notes that the Westminster government’s new framework sets out how care can move closer to home, and welcomes the recognition of ... </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-14cbb075a78c3e351f4f15ec25378f382dabca1554112ed088b602189373eccd"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/infectious-diseases" hreflang="en">Infectious diseases</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-affairs-campaigning" hreflang="en">Public affairs and campaigning</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:58:08 +0000 7193 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-statement-war-middle-east <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-statement-war-middle-east" hreflang="en">RCPCH statement on war in the Middle East</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">24 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply concerned by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The situation remains volatile and deeply distressing, with children coming to harm and communities living in fear. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-2e2741adb4bd1d2335caf9a6de420032bc7b4718f30ceaa4540e0c623c834cb0"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/international-crisis" hreflang="en">International crisis</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0000 7191 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-report-long-discharge-waits-children-hospital <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-report-long-discharge-waits-children-hospital" hreflang="en">RCPCH responds to report on long discharge waits for children in hospital</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">24 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Children’s Commissioner has published a report showing children are left waiting for discharge from hospital because of inconsistent community health service, delays with housing or care packages and shortages of specialist placements. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-a96f5343e5338c431322bf051a30da0b8011c772905967eb24380829179b88f2"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/health-policy" hreflang="en">Health policy</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/workforce" hreflang="en">Workforce</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:03:28 +0000 7189 at /news-events/news/2026-03/leading-way-episode-9-compassionate-Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ-challenging-times-will <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/leading-way-episode-9-compassionate-Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ-challenging-times-will" hreflang="en">'Leading the way' episode 9: Compassionate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ in challenging times, with Will Clement</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">18 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> In this podcast episode, Jonathan spoke with Will, a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ consultant, executive coach and facilitator, about his extensive work across the NHS and this College. What emerged was a powerful reminder of why compassionate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is not optional — it is essential. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-6f75f07208f59a053e3cacee759a84acffecf7afdbe58a7b976709aacd4fea25"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ" hreflang="en">Leadership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/podcast" hreflang="en">Podcast</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 7185 at /news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-scottish-child-poverty-strategy <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/rcpch-responds-scottish-child-poverty-strategy" hreflang="en">RCPCH responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">13 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-e42a4caab4255ee21ad8b95cf4f23fdc9abe568d07b14ee55b97e2cdcd1bbc6e"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/media-response" hreflang="en">Media response</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/public-health" hreflang="en">Public health</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/society" hreflang="en">Society</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:22:10 +0000 7186 at /news-events/news/2026-03/your-voice-matters-help-shape-your-member-experience <article class="content-listing-card sticky-node teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="sticky-node"> ★ </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/your-voice-matters-help-shape-your-member-experience" hreflang="en">Your voice matters: Help shape your member experience</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">11 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> We're inviting members and non-members to complete our 2026 membership survey. Your feedback will help us improve how we communicate with you and inform our strategic priorities. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-b5139198b389d728c553793086520aca3b44c16256daf592dc4a50fa09928c77"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/announcement" hreflang="en">Announcement</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 7181 at /news-events/news/2026-03/be-curious-about-school-attendance-presidents-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/be-curious-about-school-attendance-presidents-update" hreflang="en">Be curious about school attendance - President's update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">10 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> Understanding and addressing school attendance is fast becoming a priority for our members and wider society, and Steve introduces our new position statement with both evidence and practical advice for paediatricians. He also shares updates on our assessment review and policy work across the UK. </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-bcfd0e72a029987e1b0a551d8aa3edab359759d1fdd91cff88c554a2a87bf08f"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/membership" hreflang="en">Membership</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/presidents-update" hreflang="en">President's update</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/wellbeing-children-young-people" hreflang="en">Wellbeing for children and young people</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:18:56 +0000 7180 at /news-events/news/2026-03/reviewing-programme-assessment-within-progress-update <article class="content-listing-card teaser image-attached"> <div class="image"> </div> <div class="type"> <div class="field field--name-bundle-fieldnode field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">News</div> </div> <div class="text-container"> <h2> <a href="/news-events/news/2026-03/reviewing-programme-assessment-within-progress-update" hreflang="en">Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update</a> </h2> <div class="infos"> <div class="field field--name-node-post-date field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item">6 March 2026</div> </div> <div class="body"> 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... </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view view-eva view-node-terms view-id-node_terms view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-f904bbbb78645bd460c0a49a1072c8877d4117be166b568f824f82bc6d9701e6"> <div class="item-list field"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/news-type/blog" hreflang="en">Blog</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/paediatric-training" hreflang="en">Paediatric training</a></span></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-name"><span class="field-content"><a href="/topic/progress-plus" hreflang="en">Progress+</a></span></div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 7177 at