Membership

Our members are based in the UK and internationally, and include many child health professionals from paediatricians to nurses to allied health professionals - find out more.

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Announcing the winners of the RCPCH Members' Award 2026

27 May 2026

Our Members' Award honours members who have undertaken exceptional work in support of child health and the College strategies. We are pleased to announce that Dr Kate Pryde and Dr James Edelmen are the 2026 joint winners. Congratulations to both!

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Announcing the 2026 Honorary Fellows

26 May 2026

Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number Ģ��Ƶ who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and Ģ��Ƶ. We announced the 2026 Honorary Fellows at our annual Conference, congratulation...

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Celebrating the award winners and Honorary Fellows of 2026

19 May 2026

At last week’s RCPCH Conference in Birmingham, we were proud to recognise medical students, foundation doctors, current and retired paediatricians and others who are passionate about paediatrics and child health. See photos from our award ceremonies.

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Your membership in London

Each member is represented on RCPCH Council by an Officer in their UK or international region. If you work and/or live in London, your Area Officer is Dr Richard Nicholl, and he is here to seek and promote your views on issues in paediatrics, child health and the College’s work. Find out about Dr Ni...

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Dr Yincent Tse elected as College Vice President for Education and Workforce

5 May 2026

We are delighted to welcome Yincent as our incoming VP following the latest membership election, as Dr Jonathan's Darling tenure comes to a close.

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Towards our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well - President's update

20 April 2026

In this President's update, Steve discusses the Global team's programmes to improve child health worldwide and welcomes our two new Vice Presidents.

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How you can help shape the sector - President's update

9 April 2026

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.

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A Q&A with our new Co-Officers for Wales

2 April 2026

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 Ģ��Ƶ matters for child health in Wales.

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Dr Dana Beasley and Dr Lizzy Nickerson appointed RCPCH Co-Officers for Wales

2 April 2026

They will provide senior Ģ��Ƶ 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.

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Scottish Paediatric Society Summer Meeting 2026

05 June 2026

Hamilton

Book your place for this annual meeting, which is hosted by Dr David Beattie. We are delighted to include a Hospital at Ģ��Ƶ mini symposium, highlighting the excellent work across Scotland. There will be five clinical cases and five research/ QI / Audit opportunities for presentations for selected t...

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