Neurology
A paediatric neurologist understands disorders of the nervous system that affect infants, children and young people - find out more about this sub-specialty.
Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society - Fellowships [OPEN]
The A-T Society consider funding or contributing to PhD studentships or research fellowships. As both PhD Studentships and research fellowships require a significant ongoing commitment of funds, applicants will need to demonstrate that their work is likely to make a significant contribution to one of the A-T Society's research priorities.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship (award type)
Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society - Project Funding [OPEN]
The A-T provide full or partial funding for particular research projects. The maximum funding duration for this grant is usually two years, but three years of funding can be awarded if satisfactory progress is being made.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Maximum duration
3 years
Committee
Paediatric Neurology CSAC
The College Specialty Advisory Committees (CSACs) supervise the development and delivery of subspecialty training and the assessment standards. CSACs are sub-committees of our Education and Training Quality Committee, which helps the College set these standards within a training programme that is re...
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Management of children and young people with an acute decrease in conscious level - Clinical guideline
Decreased conscious level can be considered an acute neurological emergency. It is characterised by significant brain impairment, which needs a rapid and methodical approach to evaluation and treatment.
Our evidence-based clinical guideline - updated in 2015 and reviewed in 2016 and 2019 - provi...
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Diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants, children and adolescents
The RCPCH updated the criteria for the diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants, children and adolescents. This is presented in Appendix 2 of 'A Code of Practice on the diagnosis and confirmation of death', published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in January 2025.
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Stroke in childhood - clinical guideline for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation
This evidence-based clinical guideline (published 2017) provides recommendations for all UK paediatricians and healthcare professionals involved in the regulation or practice of the care of children and young people who have had or are suspected of having a stroke. You can download the full guidelin...
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OPEN UK (Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks in the UK)
OPEN UK is a clinical network connecting NHS Health Boards and Trusts that provide care for children with epilepsies with regional epilepsy networks and a UK Working Group.