On 23 September 2026, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) published new Scotland-focused findings from its State of Child Health 2026 report. The findings paint a concerning picture of children’s health across Scotland, highlighting persistent and widening inequalities linked to poverty and deprivation. Children living in Scotland’s poorest communities continue to experience […]
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Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: Dr Una Macfadyen – A Life Devoted to Children’s Health
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award goes to someone whose career has been defined by compassion, innovation, and tireless advocacy for children and families. Dr Una MacFadyen has spent decades improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Scotland and beyond – and her impact is nothing short of extraordinary. A Career That Began with Play Una’s […]
Our Health Rights Defenders help shape National Call to Action for children’s health in Scotland
We are proud to announce that our Health Rights Defenders have played a vital role in shaping the newly released report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Scotland: “Collaborative Healthcare in Scotland: Delivering the Services Children Need in the Community.”
