RCPCH Scotland and Holyrood election 2026

This election presents an opportunity to place children and young people at the heart of policymaking.

Scotland’s children cannot wait: An open letter to candidates in the Holyrood election 2026

Two hundred and thirty members of the paediatric workforce in Scotland have signed an open letter calling on political parties to make child health a clear and urgent priority.

Read our open letter

The Prescription for Change: Transforming the future of child health - our manifesto

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Blogs and updates on the Holyrood election and RCPCH Wales

More news from RCPCH Scotland

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Press release

9 April 2026

Paediatricians urge political parties to consider children ahead of Scotland election

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.

Blog

23 January 2026

Shaping our manifesto: Why investment in child health must be a priority in Scotland

Dr Mairi Stark, RCPCH Officer for Scotland, provides an overview of the key themes and the process of writing the manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election and shares her key message to the next Scottish Government.

Press release

7 October 2025

RCPCH offers ‘Prescription for Change’ ahead of Holyrood elections

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has launched its manifesto for the May 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, urging the next Scottish Government to take bold, evidence-based action to improve child health across the nation.

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