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Northern Ireland
Members working in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are represented at College Council by the Officer for Ireland - find out useful contacts and activity on your College region's web page
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Paediatric Influencing Network
Open to all RCPCH members, at any career stage and location, this network offers a way to share experiences and insights that shape our policy, media and public affairs work and strengthen our influencing to UK-wide decision‑makers.
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Strong foundations
The early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our Strong foundations campaign is calling for strengthened health services that support babies, young children and their families.
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Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
This position statement is made on behalf of the Joint RCPCH and NPPG Medicines Committee. The Medicines Committee is a collaborative standing committee with joint membership between Â鶹ӰԺ and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG).
Volunteering opportunity
MRCPCH Clinical Committee: Child Development Scenario Vice Lead
Closing date
You'll join the MRCPCH Clinical Committee, which oversees and reviews performance data and operational team delivery feedback on this exam in both the UK and internationally.
Event
Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day - March
10 March 2027
Online
This event is for RCPCH members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC Assessor acts on behalf of the College to approve the job description and to take part in shortlisting and interview for recruiting substantive consultant posts in the NHS.
Dates for 2027: 10 March, 17 June and 13 October
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Be curious about school attendance - President's update
10 March 2026
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.
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Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update
6 March 2026
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...
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Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement
Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...
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Shining a light on child health progress - President's update
23 February 2026
In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people.