British Academy of Childhood Disability

The British Academy of Childhood Disability is the UK's only multidisciplinary organisation for professionals working in the field of childhood disability.

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Could you help to build the evidence base for physio interventions in children and young people with cerebral palsy? Get involved in the SPELL and ROBUST trials! - https://t.co/mKchEcOfUa (ages 4-11) - https://t.co/NfmoQDkysF (ages 12-18)

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Research Project Development Workshop funding
- Up to £2.5k per workshop
- Address childhood neurodisability priority research areas
- Apply by 5pm Fri 27 Feb 2026
For full information: https://t.co/4texJwWRkO
#research #childhoodneurodisabilityresearch #neurodisability

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Two important deadlines for Thursday 11 December!

- NOON: abstract submission deadline for annual scientific meeting https://t.co/Ph0ZN3eiiB

- 5pm: application deadline to Round 4 of the BACD-Castang Fellowship (for 2026) https://t.co/usVyonoY1R

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Join us for this online conference jointly organised by the Child & Adolescent Intellectual Disability Psychiatry Network (CAIDPN) & @BACD_tweets. Learn practical approaches when assessing physical health issues in a child or young person with #learningdisabilities within a paediatric or #mentalhealth setting

Book now! https://t.co/LbaZ8QwaYG

[BACD Trainees @BACD_Trainees]

Last chance to register for BACD Annual Trainees' Meeting "Exploring Sensory Worlds in Neurodisability" on Weds 26 Nov
Tickets from £30 for trainees
See https://t.co/SBW0CgzrLi for full programme and to book your place
@bacch_trainees @tweets_TNC @BPNATrainees @rcpch_trainees

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Join us for this online conference jointly organised by the Child & Adolescent Intellectual Disability Psychiatry Network (CAIDPN) & @BACD_tweets. The conference focuses on the physical health of children and young people with #LearningDisabilities. Book now! https://t.co/LbaZ8QwaYG

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Last chance to register to attend the joint BACD & @CommChildHealth #ABI #acquiredbraininjury #childhoodabi #neurorehab conference on 12 Nov in Nottingham with speakers from @nottmhospitals @BRILLTeamNUH paediatric neurorehab team https://t.co/0uPPnUqWdJ

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Join us in Nottingham on 12 Nov for a study day focusing on 'Acquired Brain Injury - children's neurorehabilitation' with speakers from across the MDT. Open to all - discounted fees for BACD & BACCH members https://t.co/0uPPnUru3h
#ABI #childrensneurorehab #acquiredbraininjury

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

🏆 The 2026 Research Awards are now open!

We are delighted to launch four awards to celebrate early career researchers and recognise excellent contributions to paediatric research.

🔍 Learn more, apply and hear from 2025 winners: https://t.co/CpzvXfedrJ

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

🎉Applications for the 2026 Paediatric Sub-Specialty programmes are now OPEN!
Get informed and read the applicant guidance here: https://t.co/qQLbaJgqkk

#ChoosePaediatrics

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Fellowship includes:
- Individual mentoring
- Interactive learning workshops
- Intensive grant sprint experience
- Multidisciplinary networking
- National opportunities to disseminate outputs + raise professional profile
- Financial support up to £1k to attend Fellowship events

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

BACD-Castang Fellowship Round 4 is now open for UK-based neurodisability-related health care, education, social care, or research candidates
- Deadline to apply: 5pm, 11 Dec 2025
- For more info about the programme, expected outputs and how to apply: https://t.co/usVyonoY1R

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Join us in Nottingham on 12 Nov for a study day focusing on 'Acquired Brain Injury - children's neurorehabilitation' with speakers from across the MDT. Open to all - discounted fees for BACD & BACCH members https://t.co/0uPPnUru3h
#ABI #childrensneurorehab #acquiredbraininjury

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

Join us on Weds 12 November in Nottingham for the joint BACD & @CommChildHealth East Mids Regional Meeting on "Acquired Brain Injury - Children's Neurorehabilitation"
For the full programme and to book your place visit https://t.co/0uPPnUru3h

[CP-Achieve @CpAchieve]

📢 Round 1 of the CHESTI Study is still open!

Help shape the future of chest health care for children and young people with cerebral palsy
📝 Quick 10–15 minute survey
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents, carers, healthcare professionals, and researchers
👉 Take part today! https://t.co/MZ7at7OntG

[BACD Trainees @BACD_Trainees]

2025 BACD Annual Trainees Meeting, 26 Nov.
"Sense-ational Kids: Exploring Sensory Worlds in Neurodisability"
Open to all working with disabled CYP. Heavily discounted registration fees for trainee paediatricians
https://t.co/ZojsHY5C51

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

Interested in applying for the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary?
Join our upcoming webinar to hear from past awardees and get practical tips on preparing a strong application.

📅 16 September 2025 | 12.30 - 13.30 | Online

Book your free place: https://t.co/j7oAk6Okc7

[British Academy of Childhood Disability @BACD_tweets]

The BACD News Summer edition focuses on Safeguarding Children & Young People with Special Needs + Disabilities is available to read for members - check your inbox for the link, or log in to your BACD website user account

[BPSU @theBPSU]

Once again we are inviting trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants to apply for the annual British Paediatric Surveillance Unit's Sir Peter Tizard Bursary - offering a fully funded study opportunity and a stipend towards training needs.
https://t.co/5kTNFLjai0

[Disabled Children's Partnership @DCPcampaign]

It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system.

https://t.co/S5ASTyJzsF

#FightForOrdinary