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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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Worried and waiting

Prolonged waiting times in paediatric care can have severe consequences, as certain treatments must be given within specific age ranges or developmental stages.

Our report analyses the data in Scotland over the past ten years, presents three key recommendations and shares insight from members, children and young people.

Worried and waiting report

For members - College regions in Scotland

East Scotland
North / North East Scotland
South East Scotland
West Scotland
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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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Announcement
23 September 2024

Annual General Meeting 2025 – call for motions

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 27 March 2025. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

Resources and opportunities relating to Scotland

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Air pollution in the UK - position statement

Air pollution poses a serious threat to children's health in the UK, contributing to a range of adverse health outcomes and premature mortality. This updated position statement reviews the latest evidence, now including the impact of indoor air pollution on children. With pollutants from both outdoo...