SPS is governed by the Executive Committee. Under the leadership of the SPS President, the Committee comprises paediatricians working across Scotland.
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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
Support the next generation of doctorsClinicians and staff work together to write questions for our theory exams. If you hold MRCPCH, why not join an upcoming 'question setting group' in your area?
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Education
Progress: domain of the monthWe're looking at the curriculum area, Professional values and behaviours. Take a look at our flyer with children's views, use our learning presentation template and read or watch case studies from fellow trainees. -
Work we do
Global child healthThe success of our work relies on the dedication of UK clinicians. We recruit and prepare doctors, nurses and midwives who support all aspects of programme delivery, usually through long term placements abroad in our Global Links programme. -
Resources
Growth chartsGrowth is an important indicator of a child's health. Our charts allow health professionals to plot and measure a child's height and weight from birth to young adulthood. -
Key topics
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.
Nutrition and obesityWe campaign for politicians to tackle obesity and help deal with the serious clinical and family consequences for those treating or suffering from related conditions. -
News and events
Art and science of effective engagementDo you want to learn how to involve children and young people in service development, design and strategic decision making? Join one of our October courses across the UK.
How to Manage: Neurodevelopmental disordersJoin us in London on 29 October for this expert-led course, which will cover the tools and services that support diagnosis and ongoing management, as well as the coordination of child and family centred care.
This constitution was proposed at the 2015 annual general meeting of the society in Edinburgh.
Since our beginnings in 1922, we have always been about sharing and advancing knowledge in paediatrics.
St Andrews Day Symposium and SPS AGM
30 November 2018 | Glasgow
Consultant paediatricians, paediatric trainees, other health professionals and medical students welcome to join our annual meeting, with a series of clinical case and research / audit presentations - followed by a three-course dinner with ceilidh.
Booking and abstract submissions are now open.
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Latest Scotland news
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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids
19 September 2018
RCPCH's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.
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RCPCH responds to UNICEF air pollution research
18 September 2018
UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.
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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus
14 September 2018
The RCPCH responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.