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The future of primary care in Scotland - consultation response

In August 2019 RCCPH Scotland responded to the Scottish Government Health and Sport Committee Inquiry, The future of primary care in Scotland.

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The impact of climate change on child health around the world: Results of a survey of child health professionals outside the UK

Our report, published August 2024, shares insights from members in 50 countries on the rising threats to children’s well-being and the role of healthcare professionals.

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The impact of climate change on global child health - position statement

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recognises that climate change is an existential threat to the health and well-being of children and young people. In October 2020, we joined national health and academic alliances to declare climate change an emergency requiring accelerated collabor...

Global child health

Society

Climate change

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The inside story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people

Children in the UK spend more and more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. We make re...

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

Research

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The Prescription for Change: Transforming the future of child health - RCPCH Scotland manifesto 2026

As Scotland prepares for the 2026 Holyrood election, we urge the next Scottish Government to put children and young people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of national policy. Our manifesto outlines clear, actionable steps, including greater investment in child health services and the workforce t...

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce

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The role of paediatricians in children and young people's mental health - position statement 2024

Childhood mental health problems are common and increasing across the UK. Our position, updated in February 2024, outlines the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care. It also calls for greater investment, support for child health professionals and government actio...

Community child health

General paediatrics

Mental health

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The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse (2016)

The Science of Paediatrics - report cover

Provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science exam. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management.

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The second opinion process - external second opinions in paediatrics

The principle of shared decision-making between a family and health team is important when considering when and how to request an external second opinion (ESO). This section includes information on the ESO process, including who should give an opinion and how this should be shared with families.

Engaging children and young people

Service design

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The use of unlicensed medicines or licensed medicines for unlicensed applications in paediatric practice

This statement, originally produced in 2000, was updated in 2013 by the Joint Standing Committee on Medicines, a committee of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group. The update reflects changes in European (including UK) law that aim to facil...

Drugs and medicines

General paediatrics

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Theory exams - how to apply on our online booking system

You will need to apply for each theory exam on our online booking system and during the set application period for that exam. We explain below how to use this booking system.

Examinations