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Forecasting the future for paediatrics in the UK

4 February 2020

Professor Steve Turner shares an update on the data and evidence activity that’s underway to support our Paediatrics 2040 project.

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BPSU study - Glucocorticoid induced adrenal suppression

BPSU surveillance of outcome of symptomatic glucocorticoid induced adrenal suppression commenced in September 2020. This study will estimate how many people are presenting to healthcare providers with adrenal suppression causing symptoms because of them currently or previously taking glucocorticoid ...

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BPSU study - Outcome of resuscitated term babies with no heart rate detected at 10 minutes of age

This surveillance study commenced in November 2020. This study will identify the incidence of term babies who receive resuscitation following birth and have no heart rate detected at 10 minutes of age: describe the demographic characteristics, clinical features and initial management of this populat...

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All for one and one for all! Teamwork for child health

29 January 2020

Dr Nicola Jay reflects on her first six months as Officer for Workforce Planning and Health Services, and emphasises the importance of good data to her job.

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The inside story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people

Children in the UK spend more and more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. We make re...

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Wellbeing for children and young people

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State of Child Health - about

Our landmark report provides a snapshot of infant, children and young people's physical and mental health, bringing together available data across the UK.

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Child Health Futures - Rare Disease Development Fund

Getting funding for research into rare diseases is still a challenge. The RCPCH, in collaboration with the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU), has set up this fund to support research and education in children’s rare diseases. Can you support us?

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BPSU study - Clinical characteristics of children with pneumococcal meningitis

BPSU surveillance of the clinical characteristics of children with pneumococcal meningitis is due to commence in January 2020. This study will estimate the incidence of childhood pneumococcal meningitis in the era of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines; describe symptoms and signs at presentation; descr...

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Child Health Research Fellowships - how to support us

We invite you to be a part of this vision that will influence the future of child and population health worldwide. Our goal is to secure a new generation of child health research leaders.

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Child Health Futures - Research

Our vision is a healthier future for children and young people in the UK and across the world. To achieve this, we deliver individual research projects and contribute to a development fund for rare diseases. Can you support us?

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