RCPCH and Us

RCPCH and Us RCPCH & Us is a platform run by the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health for children, young

Embodying the patient voice & Us is a platform for children, young people, parents, carers and families to join The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) in improving child health. With a whole host of ways for people to share their views and experiences we will ensure the patient voice is at the heart of our work. Whether you’re a child, young person, parent, carer, teacher or healthcare professional we’ve got plenty of ways for you to get involved in promoting patient engagement and improving healthcare for young patients.

We are excited it's only 50 days to ! The RCPCH Engagement Committee assessed posters on engagement with children & you...
20/03/2026

We are excited it's only 50 days to !

The RCPCH Engagement Committee assessed posters on engagement with children & young people linked to the RCPCH Engagement Standards which you'll see at Conference.

To find out about the standards: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/engagement-standards

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating, from the RCPCH &Us team
19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating, from the RCPCH &Us team

17/03/2026

📣 Calling all young people and youth groups in Birmingham!

Join our Youth Health Conference and help shape the future of young people’s health. 💬💥
Free food + travel bursary included! 🍔

Explore with us:
💚 What keeps you well
⚠️ What gets in the way
🚀 What adults should do next

Apply by 27 March 2026 (https://www.rcpch.us/2026/02/09/rcpch-us-youth-health-conference/).
Limited spaces — we’ll confirm places in early April.

Let’s make big change together ✨

It's 60 days to & the RCPCH Engagement Committee continues their countdown.Firstly, looking at the Voice domain with...
12/03/2026

It's 60 days to & the RCPCH Engagement Committee continues their countdown.

Firstly, looking at the Voice domain with a communication sheet to find out what works best for children & young people, along with sharing free to access co-designed images to support posters/leaflets you create for children & young people.

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/engaging-children-young-people/epilepsy-communication

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/work-we-do/clinical-audits/npda/communications -youth-voice-communication-project

💜Today is International Women's Day . This years theme is , highlighting how giving to other benefits us all. 🧬A great...
08/03/2026

💜Today is International Women's Day . This years theme is , highlighting how giving to other benefits us all.

🧬A great example of this is Rosalind Franklin, an English scientist whose work was central to the discovery of DNA.

👩‍⚕️To find out more about the work of Rosalind Franklin, and other women medical pioneers, head to - https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/women-medicine

🗓️Our Children & Young People's Engagement Committee are counting down the days to the RCPCH Conference with 100 days ...
07/03/2026

🗓️Our Children & Young People's Engagement Committee are counting down the days to the RCPCH Conference with 100 days of engagement, sharing tips on engagement and showcasing why engagement matters.

💬To mark 70 days until Conference, we asked them to say why the Engagement Committee matters to them, and here's what they had to say...

Ramadan Mubarak to those celebrating, from the RCPCH &Us team.
18/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to those celebrating, from the RCPCH &Us team.

Happy Lunar New Year from RCPCH &Us! Tony, our Engagement Manager, shares what Lunar New Year means to him.
17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year from RCPCH &Us! Tony, our Engagement Manager, shares what Lunar New Year means to him.

13/02/2026

To mark with Place2Be our volunteers have recognised that long-term health conditions and mental health are linked. Talking about both really helps, and getting the right support makes life easier and stops children and young people from bottling everything up. With the right support, they learn how to cope and don't feel so alone.

📷 Pictured, are images from past mental health projects.

11/02/2026

📣 Young people and youth groups of Birmingham – we want YOU!

Join us for a one day Youth Health Conference where you can share your experiences, take part in fun sessions, and help shape the future of children and young people’s health. 💬✨

We’re exploring:

💚 What keeps you healthy, happy & well
⚠️ What gets in the way
🚀 What adults in power should do next

🍔 Travel bursary, lunch & refreshments provided!

Interested? Fill out our expression of interest form (https://forms.office.com/e/5CvrATr0Fd) by 27 March 2026.

Want to find out more? Head over to this short blog www.rcpch.us/2026/02/09/rcpch-us-youth-health-conference/

Spaces are limited — completing the form doesn’t guarantee a spot.

📅 Successful groups will hear back by early April 2026.

Let’s make change together! 💥

February is LGBTQIA+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈This year’s theme is Science & Innovation, shining a light on incredible LGBTQIA...
01/02/2026

February is LGBTQIA+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈
This year’s theme is Science & Innovation, shining a light on incredible LGBTQIA+ people who’ve changed the world through their work. ✨🔬
Meet Barbara Burford - a medical researcher, writer, and equality champion.
💛 She started her career in paediatric medical research, focusing on child cardiology.
💛 Later, she dedicated her work to improving equality and diversity in healthcare, earning an honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford.
To find out more about Barbara, and other pioneers of science from the LGBTQIA+ community, head to: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/

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The Children and Young People’s Engagement Team at the College works to ensure that the voice of children, young people and families is making a difference in child health and healthcare for young patients. We actively seek and share the views of children, young people and families to influence and shape policy and practice. With a whole host of ways for people to share their views and experiences we will ensure the patient voice is at the heart of our work. Whether you’re a child, young person, parent, carer, teacher or healthcare professional we’ve got plenty of ways for you to get involved in promoting youth engagement and improving child health across the UK. Add your voice today and make a change - click on the ‘Sign Up’ button on our page.