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Read BACCH's response to the King's Fund report 'What Does the Health and Care System Look Like for Children in England?', which highlight the growing and unacceptable delays faced by children and young people waiting for community health services: bacch.org.uk/resources/what-…
BACCH welcomes the publication of the Fonagy Report and its thoughtful contribution to a complex and often polarised discussion regarding neurodevelopmental assessment and support for children, young people and adults. Read our full response here: bacch.org.uk/resources/bacch…
Fantastic Annual Scientific Meeting in Cardiff! Inspiring talks, workshops, and posters from passionate experts in community child health. FASD, ARFID, AI, population, workforce, and more. Thank you to our Academic convenors, speakers, and team. Do join us in Birmingham 2027!
Just one day to go until the 2026 BACCH ASM in Cardiff! Virtual bookings will be open until 5pm today at bacch.org.uk/events/bacch-as…, so there's still time to join us online if you haven't yet booked. We're looking forward to seeing lots of you there!
The September issue of BACCH News is now available to members on our website at bacch.org.uk/resources/bacch…. Topics include 'Paediatrics, Compassion and Grief'. Not a member but want to read this issue? Join BACCH at bacch.org.uk/pages/membershi…!
Only a few more days left to book your tickets for the BACCH ASM! In-person and Annual Dinner bookings must close on Weds 2nd September. Book here: bacch.org.uk/pages/asm
BACCH statement on the RCPCH State of Child Health Report 2026: bacch.org.uk/resources/bacch…
The deadline for abstracts for the 2026 ASM has been extended to Monday 13th July at 11.59pm. We have had lots of submissions so far but there is still time to get yours in!
Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 BACCH ASM! To make your submission visit app.oxfordabstracts.com/stag… (please note that you will need to create a login for Oxford Abstracts). Closing date is 1st July 2026.
The June 2026 edition of BACCH News is now available for members to read at bacch.org.uk/resources/bacch…. Topics include Family Law Barristers: Who Are Those People?, Designing Long-Term Condition Pathways, Making BACCH A Training Organisation, and more.
Many thanks to the more than 80 people who attended the BACCH North West Regional Meeting in Preston on 15th May. A big thank you in particular to the speakers and to the organising team, led by Dr Debalina Das Gupta, for putting together such a rewarding event!
Many thanks to everyone who attended our joint session on Advocacy with BACAPH and the RCPCH Climate Group at RCPCH Conference yesterday! We hope you found it inspiring.
We are looking forward to our joint Specialty Group session at RCPCH Conference today! Join us at 13.45 in Hall 1 for 'Advocacy for paediatricians: what, where and how? A collaboration between BACCH, BACAPH and the RCPCH Climate Group'. conference.rcpch.ac.uk/event…
CLINICAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Advancing Physiotherapy for Young People with Cerebral Palsy. See below for details, visit spell-study.org / robust-study.org.
BACAPH and BACCH are delighted to announce the publication of 'CHAMPIONING THEIR FUTURE: a Guide for Child and Family Advocacy'. This guide is a tool for health professionals to use to effect policy change. Click here to read: bacch.org.uk/resources/bacap…
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We are delighted to announce the release of an empowering new resource for families, clinicians, educators, and anyone seeking clear, compassionate, evidence based guidance on #spinabifida.
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Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 BACCH ASM! To make your submission visit app.oxfordabstracts.com/stag… (please note that you will need to create a login for Oxford Abstracts). Closing date is 1st July 2026.
The Paediatric Bioethics Centre at GOSH is conducting a service evaluation on waiting times and ADHD diagnosis, and the effect of prolonged times on a child/young person’s future. Complete the survey here (closing date 11 April): smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SS26PBC/
On 26 March, the government issued new guidance on screen time for children under five, developed with the Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza and leading experts. Read BACCH's response here: bacch.org.uk/resources/bacch…
The @DHSCgovuk has published the Neighbourhood Health Framework, which sets out the next steps for the NHS and local government in England to deliver a neighbourhood health service. Read BACCH's response here: bacch.org.uk/resources/bacch…
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😊 Great to see this support from our friends and colleagues at @CommChildHealth for the @MikeysWish_VDA and @RCSLT coordinated #InvestInSLT letter to @10DowningStreet.
BACCH is one of more than 50 organisations to have signed an open letter calling for urgent action on speech and language therapy as part of the Invest in SLT Campaign. For more information see the @RCSLT website at rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt….
