About RCPCH Child Protection Portal

This website is your essential and evidence-based resource on child protection and safeguarding. It is for for child health professionals allied health professionals, social workers, solicitors and barristers. Some content is open access; our Child Protection Companion and the forthcoming 'Purple Book' are available under login for most RCPCH members.

Resources on this website

Resources include the Child Protection Companion (subscription access only) and Child Protection Evidence systematic reviews.

Further resources and standards cover child protection processes across the whole range of medical and social interactions, including research, guidance, publications and standards applicable to all four UK devolved nations and internationally.

We also introduce educational opportunities in safeguarding, both face-to-face or online courses and eLearning.

We provide information about safeguarding legislation across the UK and how we advocate for children and young people.

Accessing secure content

Some of the content on this website is under login: Child Protection Companion and the forthcoming 'Purple Book'. Most members can access this by logging into their RCPCH online account. Some individuals in relevant professions may be eligible to apply for RCPCH Associate or Affiliate membership to get access. We can also discuss subscription options for organisations.

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RCPCH child protection committees

Our committees are responsible for championing the safeguarding agenda for children and young people, and advising on matters relating to child protection.

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