We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
Uncertain times and the future of paediatricsWith Brexit on his mind, President Russell Viner talks about how we strengthen our international links in Europe and beyond.
Benefit for springDeveloping new skills, networking with like-minded colleagues, carrying out a sense of purpose... We highlight the diverse and rewarding volunteering opportunities with us! -
Education and careers
Exploring the future of paediatricsThe theme for this May’s RCPCH Conference is ‘Paediatrics: pathways to a brighter future’ and provides a platform to discuss how we develop the next generation of paediatrics. -
Work we do
Global child health - our impactOver the past five years, we've focused on improving the quality of clinical care for children in hospitals and health centres in low-resource settings. -
Resources
Progressing Paediatrics seriesThree dates to level up your expertise on neonatal cardiology, childhood epilepsies and emergency medicine.
Trainee CharterOutlines what trainees expect from every training unit in the UK, across key domains, including educational supervision, rotas and sleep. -
Key topics
A movement for child health: where next?Our State of Child Health campaign puts the need for progress on key child health issues front and centre of the UK political agenda.
Workforce censusIn this first report of the series we provide a UK-wide overview of the findings from the latest census and make five key recommendations. -
News and events
Focus spring edition now outLooking back at the first RCPCH International conference in Cairo, the 2018 Member Survey and some top tips to tackle burnout.
RCPCH Conference is coming soonPre-conference booking for RCPCH Conference will be open until Sunday 12 May but don’t worry if you miss out – you can always turn up and book on the day.
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')
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If you're a child or young person affected by rare disease, can you help design the cover of our next annual report? Enter your original artwork for a chance to win a £50 Amazon eGift card!
Research news from the College
News
Enter the BPSU and CAPSS art competition on the theme, "rare disease and me"
9 April 2019
Help the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System (CAPSS) design the front covers of their next annual reports...and win a £50 Amazon eGift voucher!
News
Health for All Children 5 is launched at the RCPCH
28 March 2019
Last night we welcomed civil servants, clinicians and colleagues from a variety of organisations to celebrate the launch of the latest edition in the Health for All Children series. Fully updated, it provides a review of the evidence supporting child health programmes in the UK.
News
Scottish children still miss out on basic rights
28 February 2019
RCPCH's Officer for Scotland responds to new 'children in families with limited resources' data as one in five children in Scotland miss out on basic rights such as a warm winter coat and outdoor space