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We work closely with RCPCH members, politicians and other stakeholders to transform child health in Scotland, with the aim of Scotland being one of the best places in the world to grow up. We also provide training, information and guidance specific to the needs of devolved health policy.
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Scottish Committee

If you're a member in Scotland, we invite you to contact your representatives about anything you want to discuss at a local or executive level.
About the Committee and contacts

Scottish Child Protection Committee

This multidisciplinary subcommittee informs the Scottish Committee and the Standing committee on Child Protection on matters pertinent to child protection in Scotland.
About the Committee and contacts
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State of Child Health - Scotland

Child health in Scotland ranks among the worst in Western Europe. But in this, the ‘Year of Young People’, there is heartening evidence that the child health and wellbeing agenda is moving forward.
About progress since State of Child Health

For our members - College regions in Scotland

East Scotland
North / Northeast Scotland
Southeast Scotland
West Scotland
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Join the media and parliamentary panel

Politicians from across the four nations are always interested in hearing from clinicians on the ground, so your insight is invaluable. We support members on a range of activity, including parliamentary briefings, speaking at political events, such as party conferences, attending parliamentary roundtables and attending meetings with RCPCH staff on a range of child heath related topics.

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Scottish Paediatric Society (SPS)

SPS is open to all doctors in paediatrics, with activities including paediatric research, CPD, events and networking along with opportunities for trainees to meet and present.

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Scotland news and opportunities to get involved

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Celebrating 70 years of the NHS

London

On July 5, 1948, the NHS was launched with the three core objectives: to meet the needs of everyone, to be free at the point of delivery and to be based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Through many challenges and reforms over the last 70 years, these three core principles remain. We invite RCP...

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