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.

News

Honouring Dr Janet McDonagh: paediatrician, poet and advocate

28 November 2025

Dr Carol Ewing and others remember a friend and colleague who was key to the College's Adolescent Health Programme online learning and children and young people's engagement, who enriched many with her "knowledge, kindness, determination and love" and who died on 19 August 2025.

News

Milestones magazine for members – winter 2025: �� &Us takeover

18 November 2025

�� &Us is celebrating its 10th anniversary and – as a birthday treat – this network of children, young people and families from across the UK has taken over Milestones.

Volunteering opportunity

Area Officers, England - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

5 January 2026

Represent the views of members in your area. As a member of Council, you'll actively participate in developing �� strategy and the delivery of work plans, join meetings with College Registrar and support our children and young people's engagement programme, �� &Us. We're now seeking Area Offic...

Membership

Leadership

News

Tribute to Dr Lisa Kaufmann: "she helped us empower families to express their hopes"

10 October 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on 3 October 2025 of Dr Lisa Kaufmann, consultant paediatrician and former �� Treasurer. The team at the College would like to offer their sincerest condolences to Lisa's family, friends and colleagues.

News

New alliance launched in response to crisis in children’s health services

19 September 2025

25 organisations have united to help build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever.

Event

SPS St Andrew's Day Symposium

07 November 2025

Edinburgh

The Scottish Paediatric Society's AGM and St Andrew’s Day Paediatric Symposium was held jointly with RCPE, �� and the SACCH at the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh on Friday 7 November 2025, hosted by Dr Philippa Wood, Consultant in Paediatrics, NHS Lothian.

Membership

News

Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2025, 'Community building'

21 August 2025

In this issue, we shine a light on connections with contributions from several communities. Five international members share their experiences of the �� Visiting Fellowship Scheme, while some of our senior colleagues reflect on retirement plans.

Resource

Annual Impact Review 2024

We are delighted to share our review of 2024 across all operational areas, including the devolved nations and internationally. Hear what our senior leaders have to say, view our year in numbers or read about how our work in advocacy and engagement is helping shape the future of paediatric care.

Digital health

Engaging children and young people

News

Milestones magazine for members – summer 2025, 'Progressing in paediatrics'

19 June 2025

This issue is all about how we evolve as individuals, trainees and consultants, and is packed with development opportunities. Check out tips for your first Tier 2 shifts, achieving specialist status via the Portfolio Pathway and developing your advanced level practice using the new PCHCF curriculum...

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�� celebrates paediatricians recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025

14 June 2025

On 14 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2025, which included �� members and those from the child health workforce.