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BACCH Response to GMC Consultation on Revalidation Click here to download the response BACCH recently submitted to the GMC.

BPSU surveillance for Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Chlamydia and Trichomonas This study commenced in January. Please could anyone who has seen a new case in a child less than thirteen years first presenting this year report it to the BPSU. This applies to Associate Specialists as well as Consultants. You should all be receiving orange cards now in order to report cases. Incidentally, if you do not receive an orange card then please contact the BPSU at the college. If you have any queries about this study please contact the chief investigator - Richard Reading at richard.reading@nnuh.nhs.uk

Epilepsy12 Audit BACCH is a stakeholder in this joint project of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in partnership with Epilepsy Action, British Paediatric Neurology Association & Royal College of Nursing. Click on the links below for updates:

• August 2010
• March 2010

BACCH Responds to Sir Ian Kennedy Review The Chief Executive of the NHS, David Nicholson, has commissioned Sir Ian Kennedy to explore the cultural obstacles that can stand in the way of sustained improvement in the provision of care for children and to consider what can be done to develop the NHS’ contribution to safeguarding children. The terms of reference can be downloaded here. BACCH has submitted a response to Sir Ian to address the key issues highlighted in the terms of reference.