We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
Reflections from a general paediatricianWhen recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking.
Membership benefit of the month"My wish is that children and young people are given the power and tools to make decisions that affect their lives". Explore our resources or contact us to help engage CYP in your services. -
Education and careers
Applying for specialty trainingRecruitment is now open for ST1 and ST2 posts. We've made some changes to help give applicants more flexibility. -
Work we do
What is the future of the NHS in England?The development of the NHS Long Term Plan provides an opportunity for NHS England to truly place the needs of children and young people at its heart.
The things I've experienced...It may be taking Dr Chris Hands a bit longer to become a consultant, but less than full time working gave a chance to support children's charities and work in Sierra Leone. -
Resources
Mentoring skillsGet ready to upskill with our upcoming mentoring courses in Cardiff next March. Enjoy a 10% early bird discount if you book before 7 December.
Epilepsy passportsGiving essential information about a child or young person’s epilepsy, including their emergency care plan, medication history and key contacts. -
Key topics
Paediatrics offers everythingKate Mackay, who works in paediatric emergency medicine, explains why she found a place where her skills fit in an environment that is interesting, challenging and supportive.
Measuring diabetes careNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month. We work through the year with UK hospitals to measure - and improve - the health outcomes and experiences of children with diabetes. -
News and events
Painful truths through comedyHow can storytelling skills help in a clinical setting? Serena Haywood, a neurodevelopmental consultant, on how her two jobs complement each other.
Christmas celebrationJoin friends and colleagues at our festive event, and enjoy readings, performances from prominent choirs and a reception.
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
BPSU surveillance of severe congenital ichthyosis to start this month
12 November 2018
This will study incidence, early management and outcomes of babies born with Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) or collodion membrane (CM). These are rare genetic conditions characterised by thick, tight scaly skin and significant neonatal mortality.
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Twenty years on: past winners of the Dr Simon Newell Early Investigator of the Year Award
8 November 2018
Established in 1999 by Sparks, this annual award recognises outstanding young medical researchers in the field of paediatrics. Now jointly funded by Sparks and GOSH Charity, it was renamed in 2017 in memory of Dr Newell and his distinguished career. With 19 winners to date, it continues his legacy o...
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Surveillance of fetal alcohol syndrome started
7 November 2018
The study aims to determine the incidence of FAS in the UK and Ireland, investigate which services are accessed by babies and children affected by the condition and raise awareness about FAS among clinical practitioners.