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.
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Membership
Parliamentary trainingThese full day sessions offer members an excellent chance to learn the tips, tricks and techniques needed to effectively influence political decision-makers.
30 November | London
Progress curriculum - spotlight on leadershipAn essential skill of all doctors, October's 'domain of the month' looks at principles, approaches and techniques of leadership - both in supervising others and working as part of a team.
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Education
How to Manage: Chronic painA one-day course about the diagnosis, assessment, multidisciplinary management and referral pathways for children and young people who have chronic pain.
Friday, 23 November | London -
Work we do
What is the future of the NHS in England?The NHS long term plan will include ambitions for the next 10 years and how these ambitions will be met over the five years of the funding settlement. -
Resources
Research funding opportunitiesWe support and promote paediatric child health research in the UK and internationally, and you can browse our database of current and upcoming projects and posts. -
Key topics
Child health in 2030 in EnglandOur new report reveals that health outcomes are likely to fall further behind other wealthy European countries. We call for the development of a properly-funded children’s health strategy.
Any other word than resilienceIn the age of contract negotiations and rota gaps, it's easy to forget that clinical practice can be a stressful experience... Two trainees introduce Balint groups to support clinicians. -
News and events
Academic training eventJoin this free RCPCH/NIHR event to develop your knowledge of research careers, support mechanisms and funding pathways. You'll hear from inspirational speakers and network with peers.
30 October | London
How to Manage: Benign haematologyGet familiar with the investigation and diagnosis of common benign paediatric haematology problems in children to help improve their conditions.
This multidisciplinary subcommittee informs the Scottish Committee and the Standing committee on Child Protection on matters pertinent to child protection in 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.
For our members - College regions in Scotland
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.
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.
Scotland news and opportunities to get involved
News
Human Factors training to be rolled out for GMC investigators
10 October 2018
The General Medial Council has announced that all their fitness to practise decision makers, case examiners and clinical experts are to receive Human Factors training, and advice on modifying investigation processes, as part of a collaboration agreed with Oxford University’s Patient Safety Academy.
News
Membership benefit of the month - media and parliamentary training
1 October 2018
October's featured membership benefit of the month is media and parliamentary training. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health runs regular training sessions for members who want to act as a spokesperson for the College on their area of expertise in the media or at political meetings and ...
News
Epipen shortage alert – guidance for members on prescribing EpiPen Junior
1 October 2018
The Department of Health & Social Care has issued urgent guidance relating to supply disruption of Mylan EpiPens for all health care professionals who prescribe, dispense or administer adrenaline auto-injectors.
Upcoming events
Event
RCPCH-NIHR Academic Trainees Day
London
Develop your knowledge of research careers, support mechanisms and funding pathways, hear from inspirational speakers and get a valuable opportunity to network with peers.
Event
President’s Day with Lunch for Senior Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows
Cambridge
We invite you to join us for this special day - an opportunity to explore the work of the College, with a focus on global child health, and to network with former colleagues over a three-course lunch and tea.
Event
Membership ceremony for new Fellows and Members
Edinburgh
We look forward to welcoming the newest Fellows and Members of the RCPCH, and their guests, at this special event. The ceremony takes place in the beautiful Music Hall of Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms, followed by an afternoon tea and drinks reception in the Ballroom.
How to find us
- Address: 12 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JE
- Tel: 0131 247 3644
- Fax: 0131 247 3699
- Email: claire.burnett@rcpch.ac.uk