We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
MilestonesThis edition of your membership magazine sees the launch of the Paediatrics 2040 project, the handover of the College presidency and a feature on understanding how mental health is core to paediatrics.
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Education and careers
Redeployment during COVID-19We recognise that redeployment of trainee paediatricians to adult services may be necessary through the pandemic's surges - we've produced principles to minimise disruption to your training. -
Work we do
Working for changeThe next steps for the College in equality, diversity and inclusion are set out in our five new reports. -
Resources
Forecasting the futureWe've developed a vision of the future of paediatrics in the UK - by exploring evidence, innovation, models of care and working lives of paediatricians.
Health and wellbeingThroughout this challenging period we've been publishing blogs and resources by our members around the UK - covering topics such as overcoming trauma, supporting each other and spreading positivity. -
Key topics
COVID-19We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. Explore our guidance and resources. -
News and events
Why diversity is vitalDr Sophie Jackson looks at why diversity in paediatrics helps to improve patient care and build a more equal society – and reflects on the publication of our new reports.
President's blogIn his regular blog, Professor Russell Viner updates on key events and his activities to improve children and young people's health and to support our members.
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
Our latest report is now available to download and includes updates on current BPSU studies - accidental poisoning, fetal alcohol syndrome, neonatal herpes simplex disease and much more.
Research news from the College
News
We're hosting a free two-day symposia on COVID-19 from a paediatric perspective
1 April 2021
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit in collaboration with Public Health England are to commence a series of webinars accessible by all. Registration is free for both days, more details on how to sign up can be found below.
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RCPCH publishes vision for the future of paediatrics
24 February 2021
The RCPCH today publishes the most comprehensive examination of the future of paediatrics in the UK ever undertaken.
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What led me to start my own BPSU study?
19 February 2021
Dr Chenqu Suo, winner of the Sir Peter Tizard research bursary in 2018 and Co-Trainee Rep on the BPSU Scientific Committee tells us about her own study and how other trainees can get involved in research with the BPSU.