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
Paediatrician of the futureHealthcare is changing and the paediatric training programme needs to adapt - our new document sets out 11 training principles
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 -
Key topics
This winterServices for children and young people face challenges each winter - our guidance, position statements and case studies support an evidence-based case for children's healthcare. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference Online 2020This year’s Conference continues, and there's still time to register for upcoming sessions from specialty groups or catch up on recordings. You can also browse our online poster gallery, an insight into the latest child health research. All for free.
Why do I volunteer?"As paediatricians in our everyday jobs, we know what needs to be done to improve healthcare." Dr Yincent Tse, our Lead for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, explains how he uses his voice to help others.
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
News
2200 paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to extend free school meals to cover holidays
24 October 2020
Thousands of members sign an open letter urging the UK Government to change course on free school meals during the holidays.
News
UK paediatricians declare climate emergency
23 October 2020
We join a coalition of organisations in declaring a climate emergency and publish a plan to accelerate our work in this area.
News
A snapshot of general paediatric and neonatal services: benchmarking for improvement and recovery
25 September 2020
Two new reports have been released outlining the findings of a snapshot survey of the UK's general paediatric and neonatal services and workforce in September 2019. The reports provide a pre-COVID benchmark and give recommendations to government, service planners and other decision makers about how ...