We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Membership
Parliamentary trainingThese full day sessions offer members an excellent chance to learn the tips, tricks and techniques needed to effectively influence political decision-makers.
30 November | London
Progress curriculum - spotlight on leadershipAn essential skill of all doctors, October's 'domain of the month' looks at principles, approaches and techniques of leadership - both in supervising others and working as part of a team.
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Education
How to Manage: Chronic painA one-day course about the diagnosis, assessment, multidisciplinary management and referral pathways for children and young people who have chronic pain.
Friday, 23 November | London -
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Resources
Research funding opportunitiesWe support and promote paediatric child health research in the UK and internationally, and you can browse our database of current and upcoming projects and posts. -
Key topics
Child health in 2030 in EnglandOur new report reveals that health outcomes are likely to fall further behind other wealthy European countries. We call for the development of a properly-funded children’s health strategy.
Any other word than resilienceIn the age of contract negotiations and rota gaps, it's easy to forget that clinical practice can be a stressful experience... Two trainees introduce Balint groups to support clinicians. -
News and events
Academic training eventJoin this free RCPCH/NIHR event to develop your knowledge of research careers, support mechanisms and funding pathways. You'll hear from inspirational speakers and network with peers.
30 October | London
How to Manage: Benign haematologyGet familiar with the investigation and diagnosis of common benign paediatric haematology problems in children to help improve their conditions.
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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The successful applicant to the Sir Peter Tizard research bursary gets a free slot on the BPSU eReporting Card and a stipend towards their training needs.
Research news from the College
News
RCPCH responds to UNICEF air pollution research
18 September 2018
UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.
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Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people
12 September 2018
The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades and has increased significantly across the whole of Britain in recent years, new research reveals.
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Applications open for Sir Peter Tizard Research Bursary 2018-19
23 August 2018
Successful applicants will receive a free slot on BPSU’s rare disease surveillance scheme worth £15,000 and a £1,000 stipend towards training needs. The closing date for applications is 19 October 2018.