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BPSU study - Congenital ichthyosis
This two year, prospective BPSU study investigates the incidence, early management and outcomes at 12 months, of babies born with harlequin ichthyosis (HI) or collodion membrane (CM) born between 1 November 2018 and 31 October 2020. These are rare genetic conditions characterised by thick, tight sca...
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England falling behind other European countries in the race to improve children’s health, reveals new report
15 October 2018
The RCPCH has launched a new report, Child health in 2030 in England: comparisons with other wealthy countries, which uses long-term historical data to project outcomes for children and young people's health in 2030.
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Children are amazing and they deserve amazing people to look after them
12 October 2018
Nick Schindler, an ST5 based in the East of England, explains why he chose to pursue a career in paediatrics.
Rosetrees Trust - PhD Plus [OPEN]
These PhD Plus awards allow outstanding students to extend a 3-year PhD into a 4-year studentship.
Award programme/theme
Studentship / PhD support
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline
Rosetrees Trust - Interdisciplinary Awards [OPEN]
The Rosetrees Trust are looking for proposals that investigate how environmental issues such as air pollution, climate change, and exposure to toxins, carcinogens and microplastics affect health from birth to adulthood.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline
Rosetrees Trust - Seedcorn Awards [CLOSED]
Seedcorn awards are aimed at enabling researchers to advance innovative and novel ideas related to the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of human diseases. Applicants are expected to have a novel hypothesis and some preliminary data.
Award programme/theme
Starter grant / pilot grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
18 months
Submission deadline
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Latest obesity statistics published
11 October 2018
RCPCH's Dr Max Davie welcomes the Government's obesity prevention efforts but calls for more support for those already overweight as latest stats reveal 20% of children are obese by age 11.
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RCPCH responds to Prime Minister's World Mental Health day announcement
10 October 2018
To mark World Mental Health Day, the Prime Minister has made a series of announcements on mental health.
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Human Factors training to be rolled out for GMC investigators
10 October 2018
The General Medial Council has announced that all their fitness to practise decision makers, case examiners and clinical experts are to receive Human Factors training, and advice on modifying investigation processes, as part of a collaboration agreed with Oxford University’s Patient Safety Academy.