Special Interest and Affiliated Groups
Bringing together professionals with a specific interest in a certain area to communicate and share best practice on an ongoing basis.
Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups are managed by BAPM. You need to be a member of BAPM to be a member of a Special Interest Group.
Current Special Interest Groups
British Association of Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up (BANNFU)
A multidisciplinary group which exists to improve the long term outcomes of all babies that have had neonatal care.
NeoFOCUS-UK
NeoFOCUS-UK is a Special Interest Group of BAPM. NeoFOCUS is a multidisciplinary group which exists to promote the safe and effective use of neonatal targeted functional echocardiography and point of care ultrasound (POCUS).
Nano Preterm
A new group being launched by BAPM to build a community focused on delivering optimal care and improving outcomes for the smallest and most immature babies. Register your interest now to find out more.
Affiliated Groups
Affiliated groups are external groups that have an agreed partnership with BAPM to support and promote each other. To become affiliated with BAPM please apply here.
Current Affiliated Groups
Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
APCP is a recognised Professional Network of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The CSP is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 60,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers.
National Neonatal Surgical Interest Group (NNSIG)
The NNSIG is a special interest group of the Neonatal Nurses Association. The NNSIG was originally formed in 2003 by a group of neonatal surgical nurses and continues to share and promote best practice in neonatal surgical care.
Neonatal Dietitians Group (NDiG)
A sub-group of the Paediatric Group of the British Dietetic Association, providing a formal network for neonatal dietitians from the UK and Ireland.
Neonatal Nutrition Network (N3)
A group of UK health professionals working in neonatal care who are collaborating to improve the nutrition of preterm and sick newborns.
Neonatal & Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG)
NPPG aims to improve the care of neonates, infants and children by advancing the professional development of pharmacists.
NeoLeaP (Neonatal Leads for Psychological Practice)
The leads for psychological practice within England’s 10 regional neonatal ODNs.
Neonatal Transport Group (NTG)
A group of UK Health Professionals who specialise in neonatal transport. The NTG aims to improve care for infants who need transportation.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
RCOT, the has championed the profession of occupational therapy and the people behind it for over 90 years; and today has more than 35,000 members.
Scottish Neonatal Nurses Group
The Scottish Neonatal Nurses' Group (SNNG) is an interest group for all staff who contribute to neonatal services in Scotland.
Become a BAPM Special Interest or Affiliated Group
BAPM special interest or affiliated groups can start in two ways:
- If you are part of an existing neonatal specialist group that wishes to form closer ties with BAPM we can draw up an agreement to support each other.
- If you are an individual or group of individuals that wishes to launch a group on a certain topic area relevant to neonatal professionals then BAPM can help you do this.
Contact the BAPM office to find out more.
