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Paediatric Influencing Network
Open to all Â鶹´«Ã½ members, at any career stage and location, this network offers a way to share experiences and insights that shape our policy, media and public affairs work and strengthen our influencing to UK-wide decision‑makers.
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Strong foundations
The early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our Strong foundations campaign is calling for strengthened health services that support babies, young children and their families.
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Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
This position statement is made on behalf of the Joint Â鶹´«Ã½ and NPPG Medicines Committee. The Medicines Committee is a collaborative standing committee with joint membership between Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (Â鶹´«Ã½) and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG).
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Investing in child health means investing in Scotland's future
20 April 2026
Dr Linsey McVey, Â鶹´«Ã½ Trainee Representative for the West of Scotland, speaks about Â鶹´«Ã½ Scotland’s manifesto, The Prescription for Change, and outlines why investment in child health must be a priority ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.
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Paediatricians urge political parties to consider children ahead of Scotland election
9 April 2026
230 paediatricians have issued a plea to Scottish political parties to take strong and decisive action children’s health in the lead up to the May elections.
Event
Research Essentials Day 2026
24 September 2026
Are you a paediatric resident with little or no experience in research and would like to learn more? Join our online event. We'll cover the essentials of research, including finding mentorship, understanding different research types and data, presenting your work, opportunities to get involved and t...
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Â鶹´«Ã½ responds to Scottish Child Poverty Strategy
13 March 2026
The Scottish Government has published their third child poverty delivery plan outlining action for the period 2026 to 2031.
Event
Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day (online)
07 October 2026
This event is for Â鶹´«Ã½ members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC Assessor acts on behalf of the College to approve the job description and to take part in shortlisting and interview for recruiting substantive consultant posts in the NHS.
We'll start with an overview of the process, and...
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Be curious about school attendance - President's update
10 March 2026
Understanding and addressing school attendance is fast becoming a priority for our members and wider society, and Steve introduces our new position statement with both evidence and practical advice for paediatricians. He also shares updates on our assessment review and policy work across the UK.