Are you passionate about General Paediatrics?
The British Association of General Paediatricians (BAGP) is dedicated to raising the profile of General Paediatrics as a specialty.
What the BAGP does
We aim to ensure that General Paediatrics remains central to healthcare provision for children and young people.
Training & careers
- Working with RCPCH on curriculum development
- Ensuring General Paediatrics is considered in workforce planning
- Motivation, support and guidance for those aspiring to become General Paediatricians
Research & guidelines
- Supporting guideline development locally and nationally, e.g. NICE
- Setting research priorities for General Paediatrics
- Collaborating with research groups such as GAPRUKI
Advocacy & strategy
- Developing a vision for General Paediatrics
- Collaborating with other paediatric subspecialties
- Working with RCPCH to recognise General Paediatrics as a specialty in its own right
Latest from BAGP
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BAGP at RCPCH Conference 2026 – Monday 11 May 2026
The general paediatrician and paediatricians in audiology: the BAGP, GAPRUKI and BAPA session at the RCPCH Conference 2026, Monday 11 May 2026, Hall 11,…
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Multi-million pound trial to find the best treatment for severe asthma in children
Three medicines used to treat children who have severe asthma attacks will be compared in a national trial. Asthma is the most common long-term…
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General Paediatricians Needed – NHSE Expert Panel on CYP Waiting Lists (20 Positions)
NHS England is seeking 20x General Paediatricians NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme is developing a national waiting list prioritisation tool…
RCPCH Conference · Monday 11 May 2026
The general paediatrician and paediatricians in audiology
The BAGP, GAPRUKI and BAPA specialty group session at the RCPCH Conference 2026: 13:45–16:00, Hall 11, ICC Birmingham.
Join a growing network of General Paediatricians
We have ambitions to expand our activities, and the first step is to grow our network of like-minded General Paediatricians. For now, we ask everyone who is interested in our work to join our newsletter.
- The BAGP newsletter, keeping you updated on our work and upcoming events
- A network of General Paediatricians who are all dedicated to the advancement of our specialty
Join our newsletter
We’ll send you updates on the activities of the Association and other items of interest.
Want to do more?
We’re keen to hear from anyone with ideas about raising the profile of General Paediatrics, and from anyone interested in volunteering to work with us.