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
Your membership benefit of the monthAs a member, you'll get a discount on registration for RCPCH Conference and exhibition, which returns to Birmingham on 13-15 May this year. We hope to meet you there!
Help set the vision for our specialty's futureWe are recruiting members at all career stages and across the UK to act as commissioners on this two-year project, which will set out a compelling and credible vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK. -
Education and careers
Write questions for the theory examsIf you're a UK member with MRCPCH, why not join us to develop your skills and support the next generation of paediatricians. -
Work we do
Auditing emergency care standardsAs a service lead, how well does your children's emergency service align with Facing the Future standards? Our audit will provide a better understanding of care and enable teams to plan improvements.
Epilepsy12 organisational auditEpilepsy affects 112,000 children and young people in the UK. Our new report describes the organisation of paediatric epilepsy services in England and Wales as of April 2018. -
Resources
Screen timeOur new guide summarises research on the health effects of screen time on children and young people, and gives recommendations for health professionals and families.
Effective education supervision coursesWe run essential training sessions for Educational Supervisors in London, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham from February to June 2019.
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Key topics
Challenges for winterOur members told us that winter pressures are not just confined to children's Emergency Departments; they are part of a whole system problem.
Innovators in paediatricsNew for 2019 RCPCH Conference and exhibition, short presentations will showcase the latest ideas and discoveries in child health. -
News and events
Workforce briefing - winter 2018This highlights some of the key findings from the College's workforce census 2017 and provides recommendations which we believe are crucial for the future of the paediatric and child health workforce.
How to manage: Paediatric sepsisLearn how to recognise and effectively manage life-threatening sepsis, and look at current evidence for antibiotic choices, fluid management and use of inotropes.
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
Scotland news and opportunities to get involved
News
Making the case for paediatrics on the Shortage Occupation List
17 January 2019
The College has responded to the Migration Advisory Committee's call for evidence, recommending that all paediatric grades in the UK be added to the Shortage Occupation List, Appendix K on the Immigration Rules.
Volunteering opportunity
Write questions for the theory exams
If you're a member with MRCPCH, why not join a 'question setting group', or QSG, in your region? Our day-long meetings are a great opportunity to support the next generation of paediatricians, develop your skills and network with new colleagues and old friends.
News
Build screen time around family activities, not the other way round, parents told
4 January 2019
In a UK first, the RCPCH publishes new guidance to help parents manage their children’s screen time.
1 March | Glasgow
At this RCPCH, RCPSYCH and SPS joint meeting, we will share good practice and learn about the interplay between physical and mental health
At this RCPCH, RCPSYCH and SPS joint meeting, we will share good practice and learn about the interplay between physical and mental health
5 March | Glasgow
Explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress curriculum and assessments
Explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress curriculum and assessments
25-26 March | Edinburgh
Providing paediatricians with the skills needed to provide written evidence and present as a professional witness in child protection cases
Providing paediatricians with the skills needed to provide written evidence and present as a professional witness in child protection cases
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
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.
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.