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BPSU - Patient and public involvement

The BPSU is committed to ensuring that patient and public involvement (PPI) is embedded in its work in every way possible. The unit works with investigators to encourage and support public and patient involvement in their research. The information provided here is designed to support, not replac...

BPSU

Conditions

Rare disease

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

Patient information

Patient involvement

Research

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BPSU - Research using health records

BPSU studies collect information about rare conditions. It is important not to miss counting or collecting information about children with such conditions.

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Research

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Children and young people seeking asylum and refugees - guidance for paediatricians

The aim of this guidance is to support paediatricians in the assessment and care of children and young people seeking asylum and refugees, both when accompanied by parents and carers and when unaccompanied. This guidance was updated in January 2025. This guidance can also be used when caring for ...

Safeguarding

Refugee

Individual profile

Dr David Evans MBE

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DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

Engaging children and young people

Patient involvement

Individual profile

Dr Andrew Long, Senior Member and Fellow Representative

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BPSU Sir Peter Tizard research bursary

Each year we invite trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants planning a surveillance study through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) to apply for this bursary. The successful applicant receives a free slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs...

BPSU

Rare disease

Fellowships, awards and prizes

Research

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How does PaedCCF outpatients work? A step-by-step guide

As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups during outpatients consultations, and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...

Community child health

Revalidation

Patient experience

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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides postgraduate doctors in training as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay for START and how the assessment fits in wi...

Paediatric training

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BPSU impact - case studies

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.

BPSU

Rare disease

Research