Gender identity

News

�鶹ӰԺ publishes updated LGBTQ+ principle statement

21 November 2024

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has updated their LGBTQ+ principle statement a part of a regular review process.

News

RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update

16 August 2024

As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...

News

�鶹ӰԺ responds to NHS England’s implementation plan for Gender Identity Services in England

7 August 2024

The College welcomes the plans to expand services for children and young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

News

Universal in spirit - President's update

6 August 2024

Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...

News

My goals as I begin my RCPCH presidency - President's update

23 April 2024

In his first update as RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner outlines his priorities for the College and notes recent developments in the world of child health and paediatrics, including the Cass Review, a consultation from the GMC, your opportunity to vote for College Registrar and updates to our...

News

�鶹ӰԺ responds to publication of the final report from the Cass Review

10 April 2024

On Wednesday 10 April 2024, Dr Hilary Cass published the final recommendations in her role as Chair of the independent review, now more often known as ‘The Cass Review’.

News

A time for change, impact and the power of collective voice - President's blog

22 March 2024

In Camilla's final message as College President, she celebrates the power of member voice in making important and unprecedented changes for the good of child health, and looks forward to welcoming members to the RCPCH 2024 Annual Conference.

Resource

NHS England proposed Service for Children and Young People with Gender Incongruence: Referral Pathway - consultation response

In January 2024, NHS England (NHSE) published a public consultation on proposals for the referral process for children and young people experiencing gender incongruence, including who can make the initial referral, specifics around both upper and lower age limits for referrals, the process for trans...

Gender identity

Document

Gender identity services and advocacy for children and young people

There has been growing interest in how the NHS should most appropriately assess, diagnose and care for children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gender incongruence. This page provides more information for College members about NHS care for children who are ...

General paediatrics

Gender identity

LGBTQ+

Resource

Department for Education proposed guidance for schools and colleges: gender questioning children - consultation response

In March 2024, we responded to the Department for Education's draft guidance for schools and colleges in England on responding when a gender questioning or transgender child wishes to socially transition in school. The guidance makes suggestions for parental involvement and use of gendered spaces su...

Society

Gender identity