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BPSU reporting instructions
Download monthly reporting instructions for the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit - for each current study and previous months.
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BPSU study - Surveillance of female genital mutilation (FGM) in children and young people under the age of 16 in the UK and ROI
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure which involves deliberately cutting or causing injury to the female genitals. This can include partial or total removal of the external female genitalia intentionally for non-medical reasons. There are no health benefits of FGM for girls and women and c...
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BPSU-PHE Symposia series: COVID-19 from a Paediatric Perspective – recordings
More than 2,000 people joined one or both of these free events in late April 2021. Discussions covered the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy, neonates and general paediatric populations and the rare syndrome, PIMS, as well as the wider impact of the pandemic on child health. If you missed the opportun...
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Breastfeeding in the UK - position statement
The UK has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Europe. We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that are conducive to breastfeeding, as well as promotion, advice and support to new mothers. This statement addresses breastfeeding in the UK. Messages and recommendations...
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Brexit and child health - Northern Ireland: briefing for members
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border with another EU member state. Given that there has been significant integration between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on a range of areas including health and social care, paediatricians here need further assurances on how...
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Brexit and child health - summary of agreements
During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.
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Briefings for parliamentarians
We regularly provide written briefings for MPs and Peers for debates or departmental question sessions. You can download them below.
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Bringing networks to life - a guide and resources to implement clinical networks
This report provides guidance for establishing and managing formal and informal networks within children’s health services. Evidence-based examples, tips and checklists support paediatricians seeking to develop effective networked care, with patients’ needs at the heart of delivery.
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Building a future NHS vaccination strategy – consultation response
In October 2022 we responded to NHS England's consultation on building a future NHS vaccination strategy.
This webpage is a summary and contains our full response in the downloads section.
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Building the foundations - external second opinions in paediatrics
Find out what is needed to ensure the right foundations are in place to encourage a collaborative and transparent external second opinion process.