We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
Your membership benefit of the monthAs a member, you'll get a discount on registration for RCPCH Conference and exhibition, which returns to Birmingham on 13-15 May this year. We hope to meet you there!
Help set the vision for our specialty's futureWe are recruiting members at all career stages and across the UK to act as commissioners on this two-year project, which will set out a compelling and credible vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK. -
Education and careers
Write questions for the theory examsIf you're a UK member with MRCPCH, why not join us to develop your skills and support the next generation of paediatricians. -
Work we do
Auditing emergency care standardsAs a service lead, how well does your children's emergency service align with Facing the Future standards? Our audit will provide a better understanding of care and enable teams to plan improvements.
Epilepsy12 organisational auditEpilepsy affects 112,000 children and young people in the UK. Our new report describes the organisation of paediatric epilepsy services in England and Wales as of April 2018. -
Resources
Screen timeOur new guide summarises research on the health effects of screen time on children and young people, and gives recommendations for health professionals and families.
Effective education supervision coursesWe run essential training sessions for Educational Supervisors in London, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham from February to June 2019.
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Key topics
Challenges for winterOur members told us that winter pressures are not just confined to children's Emergency Departments; they are part of a whole system problem.
Innovators in paediatricsNew for 2019 RCPCH Conference and exhibition, short presentations will showcase the latest ideas and discoveries in child health. -
News and events
Workforce briefing - winter 2018This highlights some of the key findings from the College's workforce census 2017 and provides recommendations which we believe are crucial for the future of the paediatric and child health workforce.
How to manage: Paediatric sepsisLearn how to recognise and effectively manage life-threatening sepsis, and look at current evidence for antibiotic choices, fluid management and use of inotropes.
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
RCPCH Progress - spotlight on research
One domain in our new paediatric training curriculum is on research and scholarship, and how trainees should demonstrate an evidence-based approach to their practice. In this video, Dr Rod Mitchell explains the importance of research and shares a key tip...
Research news from the College
News
Surveillance of Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) starts this month
16 January 2019
This BPSU study hopes to improve our knowledge of the incidence, clinical presentation and management of FPIES as well as improve awareness of the condition among paediatricians.
News
Focus magazine for members - winter 2018
11 January 2019
Read about RCPCH hopes for the NHS England Long Term Plan, thoughts and solutions to winter pressures, Paediatrics 2040, a two-year project to set our vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK, and more...
News
Membership benefit of the month - discount to RCPCH Conference and exhibition
8 January 2019
Returning to Birmingham on 13-15 May this year, our theme is 'Paediatrics: pathways to a brighter future'. As a member, you'll get a discount on the registration. We look forward to seeing you there!