About the BAGP
The British Association of General Paediatricians exists to raise the profile of General Paediatrics as a specialty, and to keep it central to healthcare for children and young people.
Founded
2002, at the RCPCH Spring Meeting in York
Run by
An executive team of nine
Working with
RCPCH and GAPRUKI
Why General Paediatrics needs a voice
In the late 1990s, about half of consultant paediatricians worked in district general hospitals, mostly as generalists. Yet many new consultant posts were sub-specialist roles, and the “decline” of General Paediatrics was widely discussed.
A group of General Paediatricians set out to redress that balance. Their sessions at the 2002 RCPCH Spring Meeting drew 67 abstracts, and the group that formed there became the BAGP.
Today we work with the RCPCH to recognise General Paediatrics as a specialty in its own right, and collaborate with research groups such as GAPRUKI.
What we do
Training & careers
Working with RCPCH on curriculum development, ensuring General Paediatrics is considered in workforce planning, and supporting those aspiring to become General Paediatricians.
Research & guidelines
Supporting guideline development locally and nationally (e.g. through NICE), setting research priorities, and collaborating with research groups such as GAPRUKI.
Advocacy & strategy
Developing a vision for General Paediatrics, collaborating with other paediatric subspecialties, and working with RCPCH to recognise it as a specialty in its own right.
Find out more
Research: GAPRUKI
The General and Adolescent Paediatric Research Collaborative in the UK and Ireland.
Volunteer with us
If you’re interested in volunteering to work with us, please get in touch. We’re also keen to hear from anyone with ideas about raising the profile of General Paediatrics.