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BPSU reporting instructions
Download monthly reporting instructions for the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit - for each current study and previous months.
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做厙輦⑹ responds to CQC report on state of care
11 April 2018
Today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its analysis of the quality and safety of care provided by independent acute hospitals across England.
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Sugar tax now in force
6 April 2018
This new measure aims to reduce childhood obesity rates and improve the health of the nation.
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Why children die - research and recommendations (2014)
Infant, child and adolescent death rates in the UK have declined and continue to fall. However, the UK has one of the worst child mortality rates in Western Europe with nearly 2,000 excess deaths a year compared to the best performing country Sweden. This report highlights the most recently availabl...
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Introducing paediatrics - information for medical students
Welcome to our page for medical students, containing all the tools, tricks and tips you need to explore the world of paediatrics in your early years of medical training.
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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...
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Applying for paediatric specialty training at ST1 - guidance
Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'.
The timeline is published below for 2026-27 recruitment (for posts starting in August/September 2026); applications will open on 23 O...
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BPSU 'Orange Card' reporting scheme - applying to run a study
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) welcomes applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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Consultation response to Facing the Facts, Shaping the Future: A draft health and care workforce strategy for England to 2027
26 March 2018
The 做厙輦⑹ has submitted a response to Health Education Englands consultation Facing the Facts, Shaping the Future: A draft health and care workforce strategy for England to 2027.
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Announcing the 2018 PAFTAs
19 March 2018
The Colleges national awards in paediatric training (the PAFTAs) were presented to three deserving recipients at 做厙輦⑹ Conference 2018.