We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
Parliamentary trainingThese full day sessions offer members an excellent chance to learn the tips, tricks and techniques needed to effectively influence political decision-makers.
30 November | London
Support the next generation of doctorsClinicians and staff work together to write questions for our theory exams. If you hold MRCPCH, why not join an upcoming 'question setting group' in your area?
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Education
Progress: domain of the monthWe're looking at the curriculum area, Professional values and behaviours. Take a look at our flyer with children's views, use our learning presentation template and read or watch case studies from fellow trainees. -
Work we do
Global child healthThe success of our work relies on the dedication of UK clinicians. We recruit and prepare doctors, nurses and midwives who support all aspects of programme delivery, usually through long term placements abroad in our Global Links programme. -
Resources
Growth chartsGrowth is an important indicator of a child's health. Our charts allow health professionals to plot and measure a child's height and weight from birth to young adulthood. -
Key topics
Any other word than resilienceIn the age of contract negotiations and rota gaps, it's easy to forget that clinical practice can be a stressful experience... Two trainees introduce Balint groups to support clinicians.
Nutrition and obesityWe campaign for politicians to tackle obesity and help deal with the serious clinical and family consequences for those treating or suffering from related conditions. -
News and events
Art and science of effective engagementDo you want to learn how to involve children and young people in service development, design and strategic decision making? Join one of our October courses across the UK.
How to Manage: Neurodevelopmental disordersJoin us in London on 29 October for this expert-led course, which will cover the tools and services that support diagnosis and ongoing management, as well as the coordination of child and family centred care.
British Paediatric Surveillance Unit
The BPSU is a world leading centre for rare paediatric disease surveillance. It enables doctors and researchers to investigate how many children in the UK and Republic of Ireland are affected by particular rare diseases, conditions or treatments each year.
SInce 1985 we have facilitated research on over 100 rare conditions, and have immensely influenced decisions about these diseases and the impact on patients.
If you are a consultant paediatrician or SAS doctor with your own case load working in the UK or Republic of Ireland, and do not already receive the BPSU eReporting cards, please complete our form.
Studies currently on the eReporting card ('orange card')
Search all BPSU current studies
The successful applicant to the Sir Peter Tizard research bursary gets a free slot on the BPSU eReporting Card and a stipend towards their training needs.
Research news from the College
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RCPCH responds to UNICEF air pollution research
18 September 2018
UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.
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Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people
12 September 2018
The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades and has increased significantly across the whole of Britain in recent years, new research reveals.
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Applications open for Sir Peter Tizard Research Bursary 2018-19
23 August 2018
Successful applicants will receive a free slot on BPSU’s rare disease surveillance scheme worth £15,000 and a £1,000 stipend towards training needs. The closing date for applications is 19 October 2018.