Neonatal medicine

Neonatologists are paediatric specialists whose expertise is looking after newborn infants or those born prematurely. Find out more about this sub-specialty.

News

New research by the RCPCH and Nuffield Trust reveals UK lagging behind peers on child health

15 March 2018

According to a new international analysis looking at child health measures over time and across 14 comparable countries, published today by the RCPCH and the Nuffield Trust, child health outcomes for babies and young children in the UK are poor compared to comparable countries.

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Our approach to global child health

RCPCH Global works with colleagues and partners internationally to share and build expertise - which will advance the quality and scope of global child health care.

Child and adolescent mortality

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Evaluation of the Cheshire and Merseyside Women's and Children's Services Partnership Vanguard

This Partnership is a collaboration of 27 NHS organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside. It was established as an Acute Care Collaborative (ACC) vanguard in 2015, under NHS England's New Care Model programme. With input from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, we are undertakin...

The Lullaby Trust - Project Grants [CLOSED]

Supports projects that will lead to a significant reduction in the number of babies dying suddenly and unexpectedly each year.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

The Henry Smith Charity - Improving Lives Grants [CLOSED]

Grants for small- and medium-sized organisations in the UK to support their projects and running costs.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£50,001 to £100,000

Maximum duration

3 years

National Lottery Community Fund - Funding Programmes (Various)

These programmes fund projects that seek to build the skills and capabilities of young people.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£250,001 to £500,000

Maximum duration

3-5 years

Sir Halley Stewart Trust - Main 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 multi-year grants are normally given in the form of a salary contribution or to fund an entire project.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£50,001 to £100,000

Maximum duration

3 years

SANDS - Project Grants [CLOSED]

Supports research studies into the causes of stillbirth and neonatal deaths and the identification of babies at risk.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Rosetrees Trust - Project Grants [CLOSED]

Funds translational research that will lead to major advances in medical treatment. Priority will be given to projects addressing a key clinical need and have a good chance of being developed further towards clinical translation and patient benefit.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£100,001 to £250,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

31 January 2024

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BPSU study - Pierre Robin Sequence

Surveillance of Pierre Robin Sequence in the UK and ROI concluded in January 2017. The study team is hoping to identify the birth prevalence of Pierre Robin Sequence, outline its clinical presentation, initial management and 12 month clinical outcomes. The study is being led by Dr Marie Wright, winn...