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.

Introducing the RCPCH &Us team, as you might not have seen us before!
14/04/2026

Introducing the RCPCH &Us team, as you might not have seen us before!

🥕The RCPCH &Us team would like to wish a Happy Easter to those celebrating. As a result, we will be closed on Friday the...
02/04/2026

🥕The RCPCH &Us team would like to wish a Happy Easter to those celebrating. As a result, we will be closed on Friday the 3rd, and Monday the 6th of April.

🐰We do have some sessions running throughout the Easter break, to find out more visit rcpch.us, or get in touch with the team!

⏰It is now only 40 days until . 😄Today we are looking at 5 steps you can take to help your wellbeing. 🔗To find out more...
01/04/2026

⏰It is now only 40 days until .

😄Today we are looking at 5 steps you can take to help your wellbeing.

🔗To find out more, and how this ties in with our head to the linktree in our bio, and let us know which ways you prioritise your well being!

In celebration of Epilepsy Awareness Day, got a hero to shout out? 💜Nominate someone making a difference for children wi...
26/03/2026

In celebration of Epilepsy Awareness Day, got a hero to shout out? 💜

Nominate someone making a difference for children with epilepsy in England or Wales!

The Epilepsy12 Youth Legacy Award is now open for nominations.

📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/yFZ6L3Z94p

📣 Final call for young people and youth groups in Birmingham!Join our Youth Health Conference and help shape the future ...
24/03/2026

📣 Final call for 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 ✨

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...

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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.