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COVID-19 - statement on child deaths
2 April 2020
Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on child deaths due to COVID-19.
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BPSU study to look at neonatal complications of COVID-19
1 April 2020
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit has now started collecting data on neonatal complications of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the UK and Northern Ireland. This study is needed to understand the impact of Coronavirus infection in newborn babies and babies born to mothers with Coronavirus, s...
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group - Little Princess Trust New Ideas Grants [CLOSED]
To help researchers generate high-quality preliminary data, or to demonstrate the validity of a hypothesis/study, and to advance innovative and novel ideas with the potential to transform the treatment of children and young people’s cancer.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline
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Our patron, HRH The Princess Royal sends a message of support
31 March 2020
HRH The Princess Royal has sent a letter to each of the charities, organisations and military affiliations she supports, including RCPCH, acknowledging the difficulties we face and thanking us for all we do.
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Deployment of staff during the COVID-19 pandemic - RCPCH supports AoMRC statement
30 March 2020
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges issued a statement on 27 March 2020 to support doctors who are working outside their normal scope of professional practice. This statement signposts to various guidance on the arrangements and processes of the redeployment of staff.
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COVID-19 - message from the President, 27 March
27 March 2020
"I know how hard you are working, and I see every day your commitment and dedication. Please know that we are here for you..." Russell writes to all members.
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Early Career Grants Programme [OPEN]
The RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme provides grants every year to those early in their career, from anywhere in the world, to carry out their first piece of research into tropical medicine or global health.
Award programme/theme
Research support grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline
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COVID-19 - service evaluation and audit on the care needs of children admitted to hospital (England)
Run by NHS England in 2020, this aimed to provide important information on the clinical aspects of COVID-19 while also determining the care needs of children admitted to hospital with COVID-19.
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Vital data on disability and additional learning needs is seriously lacking
25 March 2020
Once again, the State of Child Health report presents a comprehensive picture—and a sobering set of facts. But we must remember that we can only tell the story when we have the right data to do so.
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Looking after ourselves in the COVID-19 outbreak: the best of times and the worst of times
25 March 2020
"Now more than ever, we can and must be prepared to purposefully bring out the best in ourselves and those around us at work." Clinical Lead and Consultant in PEM Dan Magnus acknowledges the anxiety and confusion we face, but sees inspiring examples of showing care and consideration. He offers key t...