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Explore a wide range of specialties at the RCPCH Conference and exhibition
15 August 2018
The RCPCH has been working with a range of specialty groups and associations to help create an inclusive conference programme, ensuring delegates are able to update their knowledge on the areas important to them.
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Otto Wolff Neuroscience Symposium
09 November 2018
London
The aim of the symposium is to share the current research in neuromuscular diseases.
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Webinar - Transition – ensuring high quality care for young people aged 14 - 25 years
28 September 2018
In this webinar, the panel will discuss how to plan and implement services for young people aged 14-25 years to ensure a seamless transition of care between paediatric and adult services.
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Masterclass in ADHD in Children and National ADHD Study Day 2018
27 September 2018
London
Two days of excellent learning experience, opportunity of presenting original papers and interacting with learned speakers from various backgrounds on all aspects of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
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14th Update on Paediatric Emergencies
09 October 2018
London
This CPD-approved course provides a comprehensive, fact filled and stimulating update on the most difficult aspects of paediatric emergencies that doctors need to deal with in the critical first hours.
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High dependency care for children - time to move on (2014)
This outlines 69 recommendations to improve the management of high dependency care. It places the child and their complete critical care pathway at the focus of service delivery. The document is intended for staff, management and commissioners seeking to deliver safe and high quality care for critic...
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Raising awareness for Group B Strep Infection in babies: awareness of Group B Strep saves lives
12 July 2018
July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month. Jane Plumb, Chief Executive of Group B Strep Support, a charity dedicated to providing general information and guidance about GBS, writes a guest blog to raise awareness about the risks associated with Group B Strep.
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RCPCH reacts to Welsh Government mental health response
4 July 2018
Mental health services at 'crisis point' says RCPCH Officer for Wales, 'and require urgent support.'
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RCPCH responds to Smoking in Pregnancy report
2 July 2018
The Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group, a coalition of health and maternity organisations, calls for bold Government action, amid concerns that new Government data will reveal that there has been no change in rates of smoking among pregnant women for over a year.
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BPSU - Annual reports
The BPSU produces a yearly annual report which reviews the surveillance undertaken for the previous year and provides information on upcoming studies.
You can view the most recent annual report (2016-17) below. BPSU annual reports for previous years can also be found in the downloads section of t...