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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 Prescription for Change: Our manifesto for Scotland's next election

The 2026 election in Holyrood presents an opportunity to place children and young people at the heart of policymaking.

Our 'prescription for change' for the next Scottish Government has five key priorities: use data to drive better outcomes, tackle health inequalities, address the mental health and neurodevelopmental emergency, strengthen child health services and invest in the child health workforce.

Read our manifesto
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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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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
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#ChoosePaediatrics in Scotland!

Can you help us promote our wonderful specialty to medical students and foundation doctors in Scotland? Download our careers booklet and posters, grab templates for social media posts and read tips on how to run an online careers event.
Resources to promote paediatrics
Guides for medical students and FY doctors

Further resources

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

News relating to Scotland

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Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
6 October 2025

Navigating the future of paediatrics – President's update

In his latest update, Professor Steve Turner reflects on the pressing challenges facing child health, from rising child poverty to ongoing NHS pressures. He shares how RCPCH is advocating nationally, supporting the paediatric workforce, and working with partners to improve outcomes for children and ...
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President's update
22 September 2025

Small changes, big impact - President's update

As clinicians it's vital we encourage young people to invest in a healthy lifestyle for their wider health. Do have a look at the resources we've developed. Steve also encourages members to sign up for an update on the upcoming Facing the Future standards and read about the work of the new Child He...