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Children’s doctors increasingly treating harms associated with social media and being online

26 May 2026

Nearly 50% of paediatricians surveyed say they often or very often discuss online activity and social media use with children and young people during consultations.

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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.

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RCPCH welcomes screen time guidance for under-5s

27 March 2026

The government has published new guidance to support parents on screen time for children under five.

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RCPCH responds to report on long discharge waits for children in hospital

24 March 2026

The Children’s Commissioner has published a report showing children are left waiting for discharge from hospital because of inconsistent community health service, delays with housing or care packages and shortages of specialist placements.

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RCPCH 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.

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Children’s doctors act on persistent school absences

4 March 2026

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have outlined the role of doctors in supporting children’s school attendance.

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Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement

Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...

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