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BPSU study - Conservative care in end-stage kidney disease

This surveillance study commenced in September 2020. This study aims to identify children with ESKD who receive conservative care, to understand how the decision not to start renal replacement therapy is made and important factors that are considered in this decision-making process.

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Assessing the impact of innovation on the delivery of paediatric care – what does the future hold?

12 February 2020

Dr Damian Roland explains why innovation is one of the four major workstreams we are considering in our Paediatrics 2040 project.

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Forecasting the future for paediatrics in the UK

4 February 2020

Professor Steve Turner shares an update on the data and evidence activity that’s underway to support our Paediatrics 2040 project.

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BPSU study - Glucocorticoid induced adrenal suppression

BPSU surveillance of outcome of symptomatic glucocorticoid induced adrenal suppression commenced in September 2020. This study will estimate how many people are presenting to healthcare providers with adrenal suppression causing symptoms because of them currently or previously taking glucocorticoid ...

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BPSU study - Outcome of resuscitated term babies with no heart rate detected at 10 minutes of age

This surveillance study commenced in November 2020. This study will identify the incidence of term babies who receive resuscitation following birth and have no heart rate detected at 10 minutes of age: describe the demographic characteristics, clinical features and initial management of this populat...

Intensive care medicine

News

All for one and one for all! Teamwork for child health

29 January 2020

Dr Nicola Jay reflects on her first six months as Officer for Workforce Planning and Health Services, and emphasises the importance of good data to her job.

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The inside story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people

Children in the UK spend more and more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. We make re...

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Volunteering opportunity

Trainees - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

5 January 2026

Trainees are vital to the work and the growth of the College, and are welcomed in many positions in volunteering for the RCPCH. There are committees and groups dedicated to the Trainee experience, including the Trainee Committee and the Trainee Research Network.

Paediatric training

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State of Child Health - about

Our landmark report provides a snapshot of infant, children and young people's physical and mental health, bringing together available data across the UK.

Health policy

Public health

Research

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Child Health Futures - Rare Disease Development Fund

Getting funding for research into rare diseases is still a challenge. The RCPCH, in collaboration with the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU), has set up this fund to support research and education in children’s rare diseases. Can you support us?

BPSU

Rare disease

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