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If you're a paediatric trainee interested in pursuing an academic career pathway, explore this resource - from funding application checklists to tips on writing your PhD application and case studies from those already in research.

Professor Neal Halfron, an innovative thinker in child health service design, delivers "All Children Thrive", a webinar which explores emerging challenges to child health in America.

For over 30 years the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit has been facilitating research into childhood rare diseases and disorders. To mark this milestone and to celebrate the Unit's ongoing impact we published our 30 year anniversary report.

The BPSU has facilitated research into over 100 rare conditions. In many instances, the findings have had an immense influence over decisions relating to the condition and patient. Read case studies on the impact of BPSU's research below.

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) welcomes applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.

Since 2014, we've invited stakeholders from across the rare disease community to this informal networking event. Young people speak about their experiences of living with a rare disease, and patient advocates, researchers and health professionals talk about working in the field. Read on for highligh...

Download monthly reporting instructions for the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit - for each current study, and for previous months.

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...

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. Our messages and recommendations in this statement are specific to the UK.

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.