How to access secure content on this website: subscription options
RCPCH members have access to secure content on this website, including the Child Protection Companion and the Purple Book, and can log in via their RCPCH online account. Other individuals in relevant professions may apply for subscription access; this will be complimentary for the initial six-month period. Other subscription options for organisations may also be available.
RCPCH members
- All members have free access to Child Protection Companion and Purple Book
- Most membership types have full access to Purple Book (PDFs with both text and images)
- Honorary Fellows and Affiliate members have text-only access to Purple Book, and can apply to upgrade to full access via our application form
You will need to log in to your RCPCH account to access or to apply to upgrade.
Log in to see secure content on this website
Log in to apply for an upgrade (from your dashboard, go to the Child Protection Portal block)
Members of key stakeholder organisations
Members of the following organisations can apply to get access to Child Protection Companion and Purple Book (text or full):
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM)
- Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP)
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
How to apply for access
You will need an RCPCH account to apply for access.
- Create or log in to your RCPCH account
- When logged in, go to My account
- On your account dashboard, to go Child Protection Portal block
- Complete the form
Other health professionals, legal professionals and police
Other health professionals, legal professionals and police involved in child protection can apply to get access to Child Protection Companion and Purple Book.
- Health professionals can apply for full or text only access to Purple Book.
- Legal professionals and police can apply for text only access to Purple Book.
Access will not be granted to those without a professional affiliation to the identification and legal process associated with an allegation of suspected CSA.
How to apply for access
You will need an RCPCH account to apply for access.
- Create or log in to your RCPCH account
- When logged in, go to My account
- On your account dashboard, to go Child Protection Portal block
- Complete the form
Organisations
If you are looking to set up access for multiple users in your organisation, please contact our Commercial team to discuss the options.