Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health We represent more than 24,000 paediatricians, working to ensure that children everywhere receive the best care.

We’re pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the Annual Epilepsy & OPEN UK National Conference 2026!Thi...
18/08/2026

We’re pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the Annual Epilepsy & OPEN UK National Conference 2026!

This hybrid event aims to amplify the voices of children and young people with epilepsy, by bringing together healthcare professionals to discuss ways to improve paediatric epilepsy care. The programme covers clinical priorities, national updates and the opportunity to hear directly from our Epilepsy12 Youth Advocates.

📅 28 September | 09:30-16:30
📍Virtual or in person at RCPCH London Headquarters - To request in-person slot email [email protected]

Register now: https://registration.eventee.com/a1d0e6e1-5478-40b5-bba8-b849ee75c3ed/rsvp

Book your space for our Paediatrics and Child Health Technology 2026 Conference!Co-organised with NIHR, PCHT is the UK's...
17/08/2026

Book your space for our Paediatrics and Child Health Technology 2026 Conference!

Co-organised with NIHR, PCHT is the UK's leading medtech conference dedicated to paediatrics and child health. The event brings together delegates and speakers from across the sector to explore the latest developments and breakthroughs in child health technology and innovation.

In-person attendees will also have the chance to visit Sheffield Children’s newly built National Centre for Child Health Technology, where the event will be hosted.

📅 2 - 3 December 2026
📍 Online & In-Person | Sheffield, UK

Register now: https://hrc-children.nihr.ac.uk/pcht-conference-register/

13/08/2026

In the second episode of our Child Health Research podcast series: Getting started and finding support, Professor Will Carroll, our former Officer for Research, shares practical advice for paediatricians interested in starting research at any stage of their career.

Will chats with Davide from our Research and Evidence team about the challenges that come with balancing research and clinical work and draws on personal experience to remind us that resilience and genuine excitement are key to impactful research.

If you are interested in pursuing research, tune into this enlightening discussion to learn what supports are available.

🎧Listen now: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/2026-08/child-health-research-2-getting-started-finding-support-professor-will

Calling consultant paediatricians – would you like to be featured in a future issue of Milestones, alongside one of your...
13/08/2026

Calling consultant paediatricians – would you like to be featured in a future issue of Milestones, alongside one of your paediatric trainees?

Our regular feature, Starter for ten, invites you to share your experiences and perspectives of a career in paediatrics by answering a series of questions. It's a brilliant way to showcase yourself in a magazine with a readership of approximately 20,000.

In our latest summer edition, we spoke to Dr Eleanor Balmer (Consultant Paediatrician) and Dr Thomas Fisher (ST6 Paediatrics and Diabetes SPIN).

If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you – email us at [email protected]

Today is , and we’re celebrating youth engagement! 🚀This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, recogn...
12/08/2026

Today is , and we’re celebrating youth engagement! 🚀

This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, recognises that while young people’s experiences may differ, their hopes for a healthy, happy future are often shared.

As part of State of Child Health 2026, more than 3,500 children and young people from across all four nations of the UK shared their views on emotional wellbeing and how professionals can better support them.

Importantly, one of the 12 indicators, emotional health and wellbeing, was developed and led by children and young people themselves, ensuring their voices were at the heart of the work.

What kind of leader does child health need next?Applications are now open for the RCPCH Clinical Leaders Programme 2026/...
11/08/2026

What kind of leader does child health need next?

Applications are now open for the RCPCH Clinical Leaders Programme 2026/27: Leading for child health

This nine-month leadership development programme is designed specifically for senior paediatric professionals, whether you’re already leading or preparing to step into a leadership role in the next 2–3 years.

Blending practical tools, cutting-edge theory, peer learning and expert facilitation, this hybrid programme is designed to prepare current and aspiring leaders to meet the evolving challenges of paediatric healthcare with vision, resilience and purpose.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

>Develop your strategic leadership skills
> Tackle real-world challenges through Action Learning Sets
> Learn from senior clinicians, policy experts and system leaders
> Build your confidence in negotiation, conflict and leading change
> Connect with a supportive network of paediatric leaders
> Turn learning into practical action in your own organisation

With just 28 places available, this is an opportunity to invest in your leadership and in the future of child health.

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026 (or earlier if enough eligible applications are received).

Could this be your next step?

Find out more and apply at https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/rcpch-clinical-leaders-programme-202627-leading-child-health

11/08/2026

Did you know you can catch up on any of our previous Grand Round webinars whenever it suits you? 💻

We know busy schedules can sometimes make it difficult to join our sessions live. That’s why every webinar is recorded and available to watch on demand, so you never have to miss out. Whatever stage of your career, you’ll gain valuable insights beyond your core specialty.

As it’s Immunisation Awareness Month, now is a great time to revisit one of our recent free episodes: RSV Immunisation Update 2026.

Catch up now: https://ow.ly/FxK650Zv0zs

Last month, our Visiting Fellows officially completed their clinical observation placements!Through our RCPCH Scheme, pa...
10/08/2026

Last month, our Visiting Fellows officially completed their clinical observation placements!

Through our RCPCH Scheme, paediatricians and paediatric nurses from low- and middle-income countries spend five weeks in some of the leading UK neonatal and paediatric settings, alongside attending our annual conference.

We’re incredibly grateful to our host hospitals and their team for making these placements possible. We hope the experience has helped our Fellows develop their knowledge, build valuable connections and new insights they can take back home.

Here’s what they had to say about their placements. 👉

Are you a paediatric resident new to research?Join us for our Research Essentials Day, a free online event supporting yo...
07/08/2026

Are you a paediatric resident new to research?

Join us for our Research Essentials Day, a free online event supporting you to discover the essentials of research within paediatrics. There will be interactive sessions throughout the day focused on three key areas:

- How to build a research career
- Research skills and methods in practice
- Research culture, ethics and the future of research

📅 Date: 24 September | 09:00-17:00 | Online

Register now: https://ow.ly/Cqwl50ZuAGJ

We’re thrilled to announce that we have a new Vice President for Training and Education, Dr Vasanta Nanduri (Consultant ...
06/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that we have a new Vice President for Training and Education, Dr Vasanta Nanduri (Consultant Paediatrician - West Herts Teaching Hospitals Trust).

A highly experienced paediatric leader, she has spent 20 years committed to training and assessment, playing a key role in the evolution of the MRCPCH and DCH examinations, and START assessments.

Alongside senior leadership roles within the NHS, Vasanta is also an internationally recognised expert in histiocytic disorders, currently serving as President of the Histiocyte Society.

President Steve Turner said it was a pleasure to welcome Vasanta to the role, adding: “she brings all the right experience with her and has enthusiasm in abundance.”

Read more: https://ow.ly/y0je50ZuBaA

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