Research

News

We're hosting a free two-day symposia on COVID-19 from a paediatric perspective

1 April 2021

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit in collaboration with Public Health England are to commence a series of webinars accessible by all. Registration is free for both days, more details on how to sign up can be found below.

Guts UK / BSPGHAN - Development Grants [CLOSED]

Guts UK and BSPGHAN are inviting applications for research studies on any topic within the spectrum of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. These awards are envisaged as development grants for the collection of pilot or proof-of-concept data that will enable a high-quality competitive application to be made subsequently to a research council or other large funder, such as the NIHR.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

2 years

Submission deadline

1 June 2021

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Small Grant [OPEN]

The Sir Halley Stewart Trust are a grant-making charity supporting innovative and pioneering social, medical and religious projects, for the prevention of human suffering. These grants are usually aimed at small scoping or pilot projects that are capable of clinical application within five to ten years.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

News

RCPCH publishes vision for the future of paediatrics

24 February 2021

The RCPCH today publishes the most comprehensive examination of the future of paediatrics in the UK ever undertaken.

News

Richard Lynn to step down from BPSU with more than three decades of service

16 February 2021

After 31 years of dedicated service as the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit’s (BPSU) Scientific Coordinator, Richard Lynn will be leaving the BPSU at the end of March. Richard’s unparalleled commitment to the BPSU and rare disease epidemiology has been integral to the Unit’s continued success.

Resource

Brexit and child health - summary of agreements

During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.

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BPSU study - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Surveillance of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is due to commence in March 2021. In conjunction with parallel reporting through the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Surveillance System, this study aims to establish incidence rates of ARFID presenting to secondary health care, refe...

Area of medicine

Academic medicine

Allergies

Community child health

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.

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BPSU study - Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis/ chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CRMO/CNO)

Surveillance of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis/ chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CRMO/CNO) commenced in October 2020. It is being led by Dr Chenqu Suo, winner of the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary 2018-19. This study intends to find out how common CRMO/CNO is, and who is involved in the car...

Community child health