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RCPCH Scotland

We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Scottish Government and organisations with an interest in child health. Our friendly team is here to make sure members in Scotland have a voice.
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Policy and public affairs

Our team works with paediatricians in Scotland and our two committees. We provide Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and the third sector with up-to-date guidance and push for policy change to improve the health of children and young people in the nation.
About us and our policy work
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Scottish Executive Committee

This committee advises RCPCH Council on Scottish matters, and contributes to the development of Scottish Government policy. If you're a member in Scotland, contact your representatives about anything you want to discuss at a local or executive level.
About the committee and contacts
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Child Protection Subcommittee

This committee informs the College on matters pertinent to child protection in Scotland. We work with other groups and organisations on setting standards and coordinate training and education events in Scotland.
About the committee and contacts
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The state of child health in Scotland

Our report, State of Child Health 2026, provides a clear overview of children’s health on 12 indicators such as infant mortality, obesity and immunisations. Our 'quick read' summarises the data and recommendations especially for Scotland.

Quick read
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Collaborative healthcare: community child health

For our report, published in May 2025, we gathered insight from members in Scotland about community paediatric services and are now bringing recommendations directly to Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Report
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Worried and waiting: a review of paediatric waiting times

Prolonged waiting times in paediatric care can have severe consequences. Our report in March 2024 analysed the data and makes recommendations on the workforce, data collection and access to services.
Report
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Worried and waiting: one year on

The recommendations from last year's report remain unchanged and indeed they have become increasingly urgent. In our briefing in March 2025, we explain how overall waits are still unacceptably high.
Briefing
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RCPCH Scotland and Holyrood election

The recent election in Scotland has presented an opportunity to place children and young people at the heart of policymaking. Read about our manifesto, The Prescription for Change and our open letter to all political parties. 

RCPCH Scotland and Holyrood election
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Contacting us

If you have any questions or comments about our policy and public affairs work in Scotland, we'd love to hear from you. You can email enquiries-scotland@rcpch.ac.uk or call us on 0131 385 7422. You can send any post to Scotland Office, RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH.

Other staff teams at RCPCH can help with any questions about membership, exams or training. 

Email RCPCH Scotland at enquiries-scotland@rcpch.ac.uk
Contacts for other RCPCH teams

Further resources

Scottish Paediatric Society
Scottish Assocation for Community Child Health (SACCH)

News relating to Scotland

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Dr Lindsey McVey
Blog
20 April 2026

Investing in child health means investing in Scotland's future

Dr Linsey McVey, RCPCH Trainee Representative for the West of Scotland, speaks about RCPCH Scotland’s manifesto, The Prescription for Change, and outlines why investment in child health must be a priority ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.