Neonatal medicine

Neonatologists are paediatric specialists whose expertise is looking after newborn infants or those born prematurely. Find out more about this sub-specialty.

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BPSU study - invasive Group B streptococcal disease (iGBS)

Surveillance of invasive Group B streptococcal (iGBS) disease in infants aged under 90 days across the UK and Ireland will begin in Autumn 2026. The study will provide updated information on the burden, clinical presentation, outcomes and microbiology of iGBS and provide contemporary evidence to inf...

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NNAP webinar recording: Key findings from the 2025 summary report

This webinar, recorded in October 2026, reviewed the key findings and national recommendations from the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) summary report on 2025 data, featuring the Clinical Lead and other neonatal professionals.

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�鶹ӰԺ welcomes recommendations to strengthen neonatal data

8 October 2026

We welcome the publication of the latest National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) report, and are pleased to see improvement across a range of NNAP reported measures.

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National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) - Summary report on 2025 data

This report has a summary of findings for the 2025 data year, national recommendations and links to in-depth reporting and resources to support local quality improvement activities. You can also download a poster with 'at a glance' results, extended analysis report, data line of sight table and coll...

Neonatal medicine

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An interview with Dr Thomas Isaac, inaugural winner of the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary 2025

7 September 2026

In 2025, we launched the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary, a new research award established in collaboration with the Williams Syndrome Foundation. The bursary recognises the best scientific paper relating to paediatric learning disability that has been published or accepted for publication within t...

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Building strong foundations in the first 1,001 days: The new "Babies Bill"

3 September 2026

Tomorrow, MPs will debate a new Bill in the House of Commons that seeks to protect in law the services provided for infants, parents and carers. In this blog, RCPCH's Early Years Clinical Lead, Dr Saras Hosdurga, explains why the College is calling on MPs to support the Bill, and what more is needed...

Course

How to Manage: Neonatal cardiology

24 February 2027

Online

This is a one-day course focusing on neonatal cardiac issues frequently encountered by clinicians involved in the care of the newborn. Some of the less frequently seen conditions will also be discussed as these are potentially critical in the neonate.

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Neonatal medicine

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

30 June 2026

On Wednesday 30 June, Baroness Amos published her published her Final Reports and Recommendations as Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

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Announcing the winner of the 2026 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

23 June 2026

We are delighted to announce that Dr Niamh Scally won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for best paper presented during a plenary session at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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Professor David Harvey: a leader in neonatal medicine and LGBTQ+ rights

17 June 2026

This Pride season, we are reflecting on the legacy of Professor David Harvey, a remarkable paediatrician and College member who contributed greatly to paediatrics and the LGBTQ+ community.