We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
Equality, diversity and inclusionWe're looking at whether we as a College truly reflect the breadth and diversity of our membership. In our new action plan, we outline how we plan to open up voluntary roles for the 21st century.
Survive and thriveOur fill rates in paediatrics are up, but encouraging people to choose paediatrics isn't enough. We're committed to supporting our members at every stage, from training and beyond. -
Education and careers
Choose paediatricsPaediatrics can sometimes be tough, but it's always rewarding. Our new video features College members around the UK. -
Work we do
Epilepsy12 auditsOur new report presents key findings and recommendations from the 2019 organisational and clinical audits in England and Wales. It shows incremental improvements in some areas, but a need for change in others.
Supporting you during COVID-19In our new report, we reflect on all we have achieved so that we keep the spirit of innovation and action driving us through the coming months and years. -
Resources
COVID-19 and health servicesOur report shows findings from child health services across the UK about the impact of the pandemic, from April to July 2020
NHS People PlanThis Plan 2020/21, led by NHS England / NHS Improvement and HEE, recognises the impact of COVID-19 and sets out what the people of the NHS can expect from their colleagues and leaders. -
Key topics
COVID-19Find all our latest updates relating to COVID-19 in one place, including guidance for paediatric services, how the College is responding and other useful information. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference Online 2020This year’s Conference is hosted online with a virtual poster gallery and over 20 free sessions starting in late September. It’s conference, but not as we know it.
Ask what I can do...Dr Nikhil Ganjoo recounts how much he's enjoyed the many roles he's had in the College over the years, and encourages other members to get involved and help shape College activity.
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')
Sir Peter Tizard research bursary
Applications are now open until 16 October for this bursary. The successful applicant receives a free slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs.
Search all BPSU current studies
Our latest report - with cover art by 11-year old Annabelle - explains how the orange Ecard surveillance system works, gives the scientific coordinator’s yearly review of activities and includes updates on current BPSU studies...
Research news from the College
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Our 2021 research awards are now open
1 September 2020
This year we are proud to announce that we have three research awards up for grabs in our 2021 round. Applications are now open until midnight 30 November.
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RCPCH responds to abolition of Public Health England
20 August 2020
Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie, writes about the sudden shake-up of England's public health system.
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RCPCH announces forthcoming digital growth charts for parents and families
1 August 2020
We look ahead to plans for digital growth charts, which will be available to parents and carers in 2021.