Neurodisability
A neurodisability paediatrician supports children and young people with disabilities resulting from congenital (since birth) or acquired long-term conditions - find out more about this sub-specialty.
Course
Streamline Transition from Paediatric to Adult Services
19 June 2019
Manchester
This interactive NHS conference will focus on how services can bridge the gap between paediatric and adult services for adolescents. Take the opportunity to tackle how to overcome common challenges to ensure smooth and supported transition processes.
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Thirteen UK healthcare bodies launch ‘pragmatic’ guidance on valproate use
29 March 2019
Experts from 13 national bodies, including seven Royal Colleges, have joined forces to launch new practical guidance to support doctors and other health professionals around valproate use in women and girls in their reproductive years.
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Delivery of autism services in Wales - consultation response
In 2019 we responded to the Welsh Government's consultation on its draft code of practice on the delivery of autism services. We welcome the Welsh Government's attempts to improve services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but are concerned about separating ASD out of the Neurodevelop...
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Supporting treatment and appropriate medication in paediatrics - our pledge
1 February 2019
We have worked with NHS England on a programme to ensure children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both are able to access appropriate medication, and are not prescribed inappropriate psychotropic medication. Find out more and read our full pledge.
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Dr Liz Marder, Treasurer
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BPSU study - Severe complications of enterovirus or human parechovirus infection
This BPSU study investigates severe complications of enterovirus (EV) or human parechovirus (HPeV). It is intended to improve our knowledge of the age-specific incidence, clinical presentation and management, as well describe the survival and rates of long-term complications of severe EV/HPeV infect...
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Epilepsy12 &Us - voices from the RCPCH &Us network
Children and young people told us about their experiences of epilepsy care in our "clinic chats" - how they want to get in touch with services, the kind of support they want to receive, their best experiences and their ideas for the future. We worked with our Epilepsy12 Youth Advocates to produce a ...
Course
Progressing Paediatrics: Childhood epilepsies
28 June 2019
Manchester
This study day will help you develop an approach for the management of epilepsy.
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Painful truths through comedy - a dual career in paediatrics and playwriting
13 November 2018
How can storytelling skills help in a clinical setting? Serena Haywood, a neurodevelopmental consultant in London, talks about how her two jobs complement each other, and the importance of resilience.
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The case for investing in children and young people's epilepsy services
This information bundle on epilepsy presents interventions to ensure that children and young people with epilepsy receive high quality care and appropriate mental health support. This information was presented to NHS England to inform the development of their long term plan.