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Neurodisability

A neurodisability paediatrician supports children and young people with disabilities resulting from congenital (since birth) or acquired long-term conditions - find out more about this sub-specialty.

Health Foundation - Clinician Scientist Fellowships [CLOSED]

Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

Funding amount range

£250,001 to £500,000

Maximum duration

5 years

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BPSU study - Severe microcephaly (SSM-UKI)

Surveillance of severe microcephaly in the UK and Ireland commenced in October 2017. This study will find out how many UK babies are born with microcephaly each year and how seriously this affects their health and developmental outcomes, including problems with hearing and vision. It will provide a ...

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BPSU study - Childhood disintegrative disorder

Surveillance of childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) concluded in November 2017 and is in the follow-up period of its data collection. The study will provide important information regarding the number of new cases of CDD in the UK and Ireland, the clinical presentation management of those with CD...

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BPSU study - PIND (Progressive Intellectual and Neurological Deterioration)

Surveillance of Progressive Intellectual and Neurological Deterioration (PIND) in Children (including Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease) through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit began in May 1997 with the main aim of determining whether or not a child has developed variant Creutzfeldt Jakob disease ...

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Disability Matters - online learning

This free, flexible learning resource helps those who work, volunteer or engage with disabled children and young people (from 0 to 25 years) and their families. It covers both physical and intellectual disabilities.

Community child health

Neurodisability

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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UK-WHO growth charts - Down Syndrome, 0-18 years

The 2011 growth charts are jointly badged by RCPCH and DSMIG and are representative of healthy children with Down Syndrome living in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Growth can be charted from term to 18 years.

Neurodisability

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Growth charts

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Paediatric sub-specialty training - application guidance

In the UK paediatric training programme, it is possible to sub-specialise during specialty level training (ST5-ST7). Applications are made through a competitive recruitment process. Those who complete an approved programme of sub-specialty training are eligible to enter the GMC (General Medical C...

Allergies

Community child health

Intensive care medicine

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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Recognising neuromuscular disorders - online learning

This module focuses on a practical approach to recognising neuromuscular disorders. The target audience is Level 1 clinical staff, paediatric trainees, MDT (multidisciplinary team) members, GPs, health visitors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and school nurses.

Neurodisability

Neurology

Surgery

Waterloo Foundation - Child Development Research Fund [CLOSED]

To support research in neurodevelopmental conditions in children. The Foundation is interested in the psychological and behavioural development of children, and particularly in certain neurodevelopmental conditions and the factors that influence them.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£50,001 to £100,000

Tuberous Sclerosis Association - Fellowship Awards [OPEN]

These fellowships are awarded to outstanding scientists with the potential to become leaders in the field of tuberous sclerosis research.

Award programme/theme

Fellowship (award type)

Maximum duration

3 years