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Ai generated applications – should you, or shouldn’t you, recent research* shows that 17% of students are already using generative ai tools to assist with writing documents such as cvs and cover letters for applications. by the time you read this, that figure will no doubt be higher. .

It’s hard to avoid the news and frenzy around tools such as ChatGPT that can make light work of even complex tasks. Where we have our limitations in terms of knowledge and resources, AI can instantly draw on comprehensive expertise from millions of data points to help us reduce time spent on admin-intensive work. 

So, whether you feel overwhelmed with multiple applications or just find it difficult to produce the right words, it’s understandable that taking a shortcut can be appealing. 

However, assist should be the key word here.  

How to get a career in media and journalism, journalism and the media play a crucial role within society – observing and reporting on current events, facts, and ideas to inform people about the world and how it operates..

On 1 November 2022, three professional alumni speakers, Aasmah Mir , Mel Rodrigues and David Afikuyomi , shared their experiences at our ‘ How to get into Media and Journalism Event ’ for Social Science and Law students.

With varied backgrounds in TV production, presenting, and academic article distribution, they offered valuable insights on how to utilise your passions and be successful in this competitive and evolving industry.

Here are 8 of our top takeaways from the event:

Global careers week: 5 top tips from our international alumni finding jobs in the uk, we were told the best advice is always from those with a shared experience and that’s why we have invited 5 of the university of bristol’s international graduates here to share their top tips for landing a graduate job in the uk..

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Welcome to your new-look mycareer!

You may have noticed that mycareer has had a bit of a glow-up rest assured it is still packed with all the events, opportunities and information it had before. .

We thought we’d give you some top tips for getting the most out of it:  

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We have lots of pathways for you to discover. This super useful pathway will help you learn to write a winning CV in 3 easy steps. Once you’ve completed it, talk to us on Live Chat and we can book you an appointment to have your new CV reviewed by a Careers Advisor. 

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We have a HUGE range of jobs, work experience and opportunities for you to explore. You can use filters to target your search to find exactly what you want; whether it’s a part-time role to fit around your studies, volunteering, a summer internship, or immediate start graduate vacancies, we’ve got you covered!   

Take a look!

Watch our 3-minute video to walk you through the new features 

So, what are you waiting for? Head to mycareer now, set up your profile and start exploring! 

Get hired after the fair., we welcomed over 1200 of you to bristol beacon for get hired on wednesday 4 may..

Watching you all network with employers and getting to give you face-to-face careers advice was a real treat; we are so happy to have in-person events back.

Attending Get Hired! is just the beginning though; It’s what you do after the fair that can maximise your chances of growing your network, finding a mentor, or securing a coveted graduate role. The employers at Get Hired! were blown away by the calibre of students attending, so it’s important to capitalise on your dazzling networking skills and keep that momentum going. (more…)

Tackling Gaps On Your CV

Worried your CV is looking a bit bare? Or wondering how to explain a period when you weren’t working or studying? We’ve collected some of our top tips on tackling gaps on your CV, so you can feel confident whatever you’re applying for.   

Filling gaps

Cpsa case study: bouncing back from rejections.

“ Thank you for your application for [job name] at [company].

However, after careful consideration we regret to inform you that you have not been successful …”

Emails like this are almost inevitable during your job search. Despite knowing that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, receiving rejections can feel crushing.

Here are some practical tips to get out of the rejection rut … (more…)

Jobs are on the up! – Lets talk Labour Market Information

We’re not going to pretend that times aren’t challenging. We all know that COVID has hit the economy and jobs market hard.  

Labour Market Information (LMI) is a useful tool to help understand current recruitment trends across different sectors and we think it’s about time you heard some positive news…

5 things current LMI data is saying: (more…)

5 Careers Service resources you will wish you’d known about sooner!

I am Sammi and I am the Student Marketing and Comms Assistant at the Careers Service alongside doing my master’s in International Security. Working at Careers has opened my eyes to the amazing support on offer to students, so I thought I would share with you the five Careers resources, that I wish I had known about sooner, to help you get ahead of the game.

Celebrating Outstanding student success!

Update: The Outstanding Award process closed after the 2020/21 academic year. Current students who have made an outstanding contribution to their PLUS Award activity may consider engaging with the Outstanding PLUS Award , which launched in the 2021/22 academic year.

Before you apply

Applying for university is exciting, but it's a big decision and there's a lot to think about. So, our experts have put together some shortcuts, must-knows and top tips to help you feel confident in your choice.

Research your university options

Researching your options and feeling confident in your choice of university is incredibly important. You've got three years to change your world. Choose to make the most of them.

At UWE Bristol, we provide lots of information to help. You can:

• explore our website, order a prospectus , connect with us on social media and visit our Students’ Union at UWE website
• learn about the University and the facilities available to you
• discover more about the city of Bristol and your accommodation options
• find out about academic and support services - we've got your back
• explore our learning and teaching .

Of course, it's a good idea to get advice from parents, teachers and friends, but remember that ultimately this choice is all yours. That's why time spent researching your options now will pay off when you find the right place to study.

Join us for an Open Day

Coming to an Open Day is a great way to find out whether we're the right university for you. You can:

• meet our friendly staff and students - ask questions and make connections
• go to subject-specific talks - meet your tutors and get inspired
• take a campus tour and explore the facilities here - we've invested £millions in your future, and it shows
• check out where you might be calling home - doors are open for accommodation tours.

Come along to talks and drop-in sessions where you'll learn more about the application process, funding your studies and employability.

If you can't make it along to an Open Day, you can take a self-guided campus tour whenever suits you.

Research your course options

Just like choosing a university, choosing your course is a big step too. Remember to:

• find a course that excites you
• check out career options for your degree, and if the university you're looking at has good connections with industry
• compare the different courses available within your preferred subject area. It's a good idea to look carefully at the modules, so you can see what you'll learn, and how much variation there is between courses.

At UWE Bristol, we have over 200 undergraduate courses on offer. Once you've found a course that interests you, explore our colleges and schools to see how we'll support your success.

Check the entry requirements

• As with most universities, we use the UCAS Tariff point system .
• Look at our online course descriptions to see our course-specific requirements. These include typical offers for degrees or diplomas including any specific subjects and grades you'll need.
• Check our general entry requirements – that’s things like a good standard of written and spoken English.

If you’re studying a qualification that’s not listed, or if you have any other questions, contact our Admissions Team .

Get your student finances sorted

Money matters - and it's a good idea to be really clear on your financial situation. Sort out your student finances as early as possible, including applying for your tuition fees and maintenance loans . Your funding authority will make the decision on the value of your loans and make sure you receive your money at the start of term.

We offer our students free access to Blackbullion, an online platform with money management modules about budgeting, debt, saving, tax and investing. Our Fees and Funding Team can also answer questions about fees , funding, scholarships and managing your money .

Make your personal statement stand out

The application process is competitive, so your personal statement matters. It's not just your grades we're interested in: it's you. Our admissions tutors compare personal statements when making offers, so this your chance to be yourself, sell yourself and get that place.

Six steps to a brilliant personal statement

• Give yourself plenty of time - don't start just before the deadline.
• Draft, draft, draft - note down your ideas, write your first draft and then return to it later to check and tweak.
• Ask for help - friends, family and teachers may surprise you if you ask for their thoughts on what makes you amazing.
• Keep on topic - explain why you would be a good student on the course and provide examples if you can.
• Be honest - be enthusiastic, focus on your strengths and sell yourself, but always tell the truth.
• Check your work - it's easy to make spelling and grammar mistakes, so read out loud to yourself, then ask someone to proofread your statement.

"Add some personality and tell them why they should choose you! If you’ve run a club at school or sixth form, tell them. If you won an award in your chosen subject, tell them." Mercedes, BA(Hons) Drama and Creative Writing

Mercedes BA(Hons) Drama and Creative Writing

Remember to submit your application by Wednesday 31 January 2024 for 2024 at 18:00 (GMT)  deadline to have the best chances of getting onto the course you want.

If you miss the deadline, don't panic. At UWE Bristol, we accept applications after the deadline until the course is full. Take a look at our application timeline for more information on deadlines.

You're ready to apply

So you’ve spent some time doing your research and now you’re all set to apply.

Maybe you’re feeling excited, maybe a little nervous? Don’t worry – when you change your world, some butterflies are normal! We’re here to guide you through our application process step by step and keep things straightforward, so if you have any questions, just ask.

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Bristol University Personal Statements

These UCAS personal statements have been kindly provided by students applying to University of Bristol. You can click on one of the links below to view the entire statement and find out if the applicant was offered a place.

You can also view our entire collection of personal statements or view personal statements for application at other universities .

History Personal Statement Example 2 I am captivated by the diversity and depth offered by a History degree; attracted by the way it encourages us to be analytical of the values and patterns of past societies. It was in my final year of secondary school that I was awarded the History Attainment Award, although my desire to study History dates back to an earlier age when I visited the site of the allied landings in Normandy at just eleven years old...

History Personal Statement Example 3 Recently, I found out that my grandma was gambled into slavery for seven years. She escaped her prison and made her way back to Hong Kong, 300 miles south. I was amazed at how courageous she was. This personal discovery led me to read Jung Chang's 'Wild Swans' which made me both proud and ashamed of my heritage...

Computer Science Personal Statement Example 4 I find it amazing to watch as the digital revolution sculpts society at a rate that has never before been seen; there is so much to still be discovered. Quantum computing is a topic that particularly interests me, stemming from my studies and keen interest in physics...

Mathematics and Economics Personal Statement Example 1 As Pythagoras may have said, (Ambitious)2 + (Bold)2 = (Critical thinker)2 makes a perfect student and is what I strive to be. From the simple Pythagorean to the complex Fermat's Last Theorem, mathematics is a never ending branch of study which I enthusiastically enjoy studying and why I wish to pursue it even further at university...

Biomedical Science/Neuroscience Personal Statement Example The limitless potential of the life sciences and the opportunity for world-changing breakthroughs are both exciting and compelling to me. Upon hearing about a disease for the first time, I am eager to find out more about the precise ways in which it affects the body, which has led me to spend much time researching the details of various diseases...

Mathematics and Physics Personal Statement Example 1 Mathematics is a fundamental tool for understanding our world: it can be used to define the symmetry of flowers or to manage global companies. What is so appealing about mathematics is the opportunity of applying it in the physical world...

Languages Personal Statement Example 10 At the age of eight, a friend introduced me to Guy Hamilton's 1969 film 'Battle of Britain'. This instilled in me two things: my doomed childhood ambition to be a Spitfire pilot, long since grudgingly abandoned, but also, perhaps ironically, a love for the sound and feel of the German language that has stayed with me all through the intervening decade...

English Literature Personal Statement Example 1 When I saw Gatz, John Collin's eight hour interpretation of The Great Gatsby, I noticed that Fitzgerald changes the colour of Daisy's hair every time he describes it. It is "like a dash of blue paint", "yellowy" like her daughters and then "dark, shining"...

Chemistry Personal Statement Example 2 Science is not just a subject taken in school, or a body of knowledge; it is a state of mind as well – always inquisitive and wondering. As a child, the world around me constantly captivated me and inspired questions, and I found delight in having my questions answered, always wanting to learn more, from fundamental particles, to atoms and molecules, to organisms, planets, and the universe...

French and Italian Personal Statement Example 1 I see speaking a foreign language as a key to a door opening up a new world of possibilities and opportunities. As a child my mother insisted I learned another language, she told me to grab any possible open window for a life beyond my own imagination...

Geography Personal Statement Example 2 In a dynamic world, the study of geography is increasingly important. The diversity of the subject and the interaction between the physical environment and human population is becoming even more evident with climate change and globalisation influencing our everyday lives...

Mathematics and Economics Personal Statement Example 2 Every day we make decisions and interact with others; the laws of economics help us make rational choices and consider the irrationality of others, as well as understand the world better. Maths and statistics are the necessary tools for me to understand the modern economics...

Physics Personal Statement Example (International Student) 1 Some people believe there is no universal key to the mysteries of the world, but I am convinced otherwise. Since early childhood when my parents, both physicists by training, patiently answered all my why-questions and encouraged me in my fascination with astronomy, I have been thinking of Physics as the perfect science that can unveil all the secrets that fascinate humanity...

Maths and Economics Personal Statement Example 1 By skimming through a daily broadsheet or examining journals such as ‘The Economist’ it is clear to see that economic issues affect everyone both locally as well as on a global scale. However, I have been interested by Mathematics for many years and have found my enjoyment for it has increased as the depth of my understanding has grown...

Economics and Politics/Geography Personal Statement Example My desire to study Economics in combination with the Social Sciences stems primarily from my interest in these fields but also from the fact that these two disciplines compliment each other exceptionally well...

Anthropology and Archaeology Personal Statement Example My interest in culture first started when I began to attend my local Hindu Temple with my friend in primary school. I was highly interested in how her surroundings differed from my own and enjoyed immersing myself in her way of life...

Pure Mathematics Personal Statement Example Mathematics is beautiful to me because of the deep and meaningful ideas touched upon by it, the vastness of these ideas, the clearness and elegance of their representation. Mathematics gives me the ability to apply knowledge by approaching things logically, and thinking clearly...

Law Personal Statement Example 11 My desire to study law at university is firmly rooted in my interest in world events and also with helping others. Law effects our everyday lives almost without us noticing. If we look at the news, there is always an aspect of law up for debate...

Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement Example 8 If I were to describe myself in one word, it would definitely be inquisitive. Since young, I have always been eager to know how things work and what the principles that lie within them are. Hence I have always enjoyed science-related subjects particularly Mathematics and Physics...

Physiology and Medical Sciences Personal Statement Example The human body is arguably the most complex life form that has ever existed. Studying how the body works helps us to comprehend the many processes that maintain health and find better treatment for diseases...

Civil Engineering Personal Statement Example 9 Civil engineering is a discipline which is essential in the modern world: roads, bridges, airports, railways, sewage works and power stations all provide the fabric of today's society, and without them the world would be a very different place...

Pharmacology and Human Sciences Personal Statement Example From the race to find a vaccine for the H1N1 virus to the almost daily reports of breakthroughs in the field of cancer research, science has always fascinated me.On a more personal note, my interest has largely stemmed from school, work experiences, and science in the news...

Religious Studies Personal Statement Example 1 I find it inspiring to be in the presence of other people who are seeking understanding of themselves, and the most intense experience I can remember is when I attended a Baptism where I witnessed the transformation people would undergo...

Computer Science Personal Statement Example 45 Advances in computer and information technology over the past few decades have brought about revolution in science, medicine, education, business, and entertainment. I wish to be part of the future revolution and that is why I want to study computer science...

Psychology Personal Statement Example 48 Since embarking on the A level course 16 months ago I have decided to devote my life to working in psychology. I am struck by the way Psychological research has impacted all areas of life, but also how much there is yet to understand...

Economics and Economic History Personal Statement Example Over the past few years I have developed a strong interest in the Economic history of the UK. I have become interested in how the UK's economic policy over centuries has built the UK into one of the world's most economically developed countries today...

Maths and Science Personal Statement Example Maths and science, in particular physics, have always been my favourite subjects in school. I have an inquisitive mind and am always asking "how?" and "why?" to find out how things work. I chose maths, physics and biology for my A levels, yet only realised I wanted to do engineering when I started studying topics such as mechanics...

English Literature Personal Statement Example 16 I believe that to read English is to read the human being itself: after all, we are all writers. Even in the very act of choosing our words - thinking them, speaking them, physically writing them down - we create something meaningful...

Geography Personal Statement Example 14 If I said ‘I’ve loved geography since an early age’, I’d be lying. Although I loved our family holidays, which have always been seen as expeditions, I didn’t think it was ‘geography’ until I started using places I’d been to as examples in geography lessons...

Human Sciences Personal Statement Example Perhaps what makes me different from other University applicants is that I have ambition to understand multidimensional human life. It is not the appeal of a top qualification or the zesty student lifestyle that attracts me to this course; but it is the long-term knowledge and answers to interdisciplinary human problems, and the enigmas that I will commit a lifetime investigating with perhaps no solution, that inspires me to apply...

Medicine Personal Statement Example 48 Given that over ninety nine percent of the body consists of just six elements, it is hard to imagine the human body as an intricately synchronised and immensely complex machine. Yet, it has done well to puzzle even the brightest minds in history-but I am drawn to a challenge; I cannot think of anything else more fascinating to work with...

English Literature and Sociology Personal Statement Example Since I have begun to study A Level English Literature, it is the way in which writers use expression within their writing to influence and manipulate the reader's emotions which has most intrigued me...

Aerospace Engineering Personal Statement Example 15 Aircraft is one of the major contributions of all time. The intricate engineering behind aircraft, space shuttle and satellite really captivates me. The work of aerospace engineers is quite challenging as they apply their acquired knowledge of Mathematics and Physics to design such major products to satisfy real world necessities...

Neuroscience Personal Statement Example 2 The application of scientific knowledge to understanding how humans, and the creatures around us, function and react with each other has always been a source of wonder to me. The opportunity to combine a scientific understanding of processes and structure of the nervous system and brain with knowledge of applications relevant to our own behaviour, including those of a clinical kind, makes neuroscience such an attractive prospect to me...

Medicine Personal Statement Example 61 While the idea to care for others is appealing to me, the applications of medicine for finding remedies to the complexities of the human body fascinates me even more. Studying medicine opens several career options from general practice to clinical research! Having the interest and aptitude for scientific knowledge and the awareness to promote health safety, it encourages me to choose this highly rewarding and satisfying course...

Medicine Personal Statement Example 62 When two, I suffered a large third degree burn on my chest. Living in a small town in Romania, I was not able to get appropriate treatment, so I grew up with complexes about the aesthetical appearance of the scar...

Economics Personal Statement Example 27 When asked 'Why do you want to study economics?' I have always struggled to find a concise answer. There are so many reasons why I would want to study the subject, and this made explaining such an answer quite difficult...

German Personal Statement Example 7 The study of language has always been appealing and is the focus of much of my time and energy, but the study of the German language is what mesmerises me most. Before understanding German I was first intrigued by its sound, and as I began to learn it, I became fascinated by its complexity...

History Personal Statement Example 40 History has always fascinated me because of what it can tell us about humanity; the decisions taken, the actions chosen and the mistakes made can all make us reflect on what it means to be human. I firmly believe history is not simply a case of learning facts and dates but rather a chance to analyse the past, enhancing our understanding of how we interact with each other today...

Media Studies Personal Statement Example 2 When I was nine years old, I would secretly read a Lord of the Rings book after bedtime with a flashlight with all the enthusiasm of, well, a child. Nobody was more excited than I when we went to watch the film adaptation, and, needless to say, I was mesmerized - not only by the effects, but also by the design of its posters, websites and trailers that all did justice to the film...

Maths Personal Statement Example 12 Mathematics dictates our understanding of the universe; the sciences that the world depends on today are founded and dependant on maths. Scientists and mathematicians spend their lives making remarkable discoveries contributing to the development of humanity, the findings we have been making in fields like quantum mechanics would be completely impossible without maths...

Medicine Personal Statement Example 66 White coats, stethoscopes hung around necks and the sense of playing hero were popular amongst childhood dreams. However, unlike others around me, this dream was not lost when I realised reality paved a much tougher road- instead, it grew to become a fierce ambition...

Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement Example 19 These days, we are surrounded by engineering marvels. From radios to space shuttles, everything involves a vital feat of engineering. That is what I find most attractive about this field as its application is everywhere...

Electrical Engineering Personal Statement Example 2 The defining wonder of today’s age is electricity. In just two centuries, we have come from Faraday’s crude but prophetic experiments to devices just a square inch that can calculate in seconds what the most gifted of human minds might take days...

Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement Example 20 Having spent most of my early childhood abroad and the rest in an international school, English has become my primary language. Despite being fluent in my native language, Vietnamese, I prefer using English most of the time, especially when it comes to studying...

Engineering Personal Statement Example 24 When I was a child, most of the sentences I spoke out finished with a question mark, asking how everyday things work. Receiving answers to these questions and learning more about Mathematics and Physics has enlarged my desire to make human life easier and become an Engineer...

Computer Science Personal Statement Example 56 Computer Science - the most exciting insight into humanity's mission to conquer the future. It has been my favourite and most fascinating preoccupation since childhood, though back then I did not even know it...

Biomedical Science Personal Statement Example 14 How one mutation can cause a malignant tumour or change the genetic material which is then passed to the next generation interests me. The challenges which are within the human body and the diseases which can change it easily are also a fascination...

Anthropology Personal Statement Example 7 Coming from a mixed religious background, the comparison between cultural practices has touched me deeply, personally and profoundly. I have been able to observe the influence of culture on people's perspectives and world views...

Civil Engineering Personal Statement Example 17 My decision to study engineering stems from a desire to contribute to the evolution of society through a process that does not just define our environment but our era. My personal inspiration is the Segovia aqueduct, an 800m long, 30 metre high Roman marvel which still stands today...

Geography Personal Statement Example 20 Geography is an all-encompassing subject where the geography of the past helps us to understand the present and forecast the future. I am particularly interested in the inter-relationships between physical and human Geography...

Civil Engineering Personal Statement Example 18 Aged 4, my favourite question was "why?". This eventually developed into "Why is the sky blue", "Why does 2 plus 2 equal four", and after the first time I crossed the Severn Bridge, "Why does that stand up?"...

Geology Personal Statement Example 4 Geology acts as a spyglass into the past, enabling us to understand the ancient environment and how its evolution is a key component to our survival. Through the study of Mineralogy and Palaeontology I have understood the importance of unravelling the earth's structure and mineral composition for both environmental and human benefit...

Earth Science/Geology Personal Statement Example 1 Everyone wakes up in the morning hoping to achieve something in life. That ‘something’ is what keeps them going every day. For me, it is my strong desire to contribute to society. I believe the best way to do that is by helping them understand the earth’s mechanism and how to maximise its potential to not just complement our lives but to make it better...

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• Abdominal Pain (Chronic) in Children
• Adrenaline Auto Injectors
• Anaemia in Children
• Anorexia Nervosa : Children considered at Medical Risk from Anorexia Nervosa
• Asthma: Acute Asthma Management in Children
• Asthma: Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Asthma
• Back Pain Management in Children
• Bell's Palsy In Children: Diagnosis And Management
• Bronchiolitis: Diagnosis and Management
• Coeliac Disease Management Of Paediatric Patients
• Constipation in Children
• Croup Management
• Croup Patient Information Leaflet
• Diabetes Mellitus:Referral Of Children With Suspected Diabetes
• Eczema Management
• Epistaxis in Children
• Faltering Growth or Weight Guidelines (Paediatric)
• Febrile Convulsions
• Fits Faints and Funny Turns in Children - Referral Pathway
• Fits Faints And Funny Turns In Children Presenting To The Brhc Childrens Emergency Department
• Food Allergy Management
• Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease Management
• Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux in Infancy - Information Leaflet
• Haematuria in Children
• Headache Paediatric headache for primary care  
• Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
• Hip Dysplasia (disloaction): Management in Neonates
• Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) in Children
• Jaundice: Prolonged Neonatal Jaundice
• Jaundice: Neonatal Jaundice
• Lactation: Drug treatment to increase supply in lactating mothers
• Labial Adhesions
• Limping Primary Care Assessment Of Acute Limp In Children
• Management Of Lymphadenopathy In Children In Primary Care
• Milk related problems in children
• Milks For Ex Premature And Low Birth Weight Babies Post Hospital Discharge Nutritional Supplements And Vitamin Requirements
• Motion Sickness in Children Prevention and Management
• Mouth ulcers in children
• Neutropenia In Childhood Investigation And Referral Guideline
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea In Children Referral And Investigation Pathway
• Orbital and Periorbital Cellulitis in Children
• Orthopaedic problems of the lower limb - referral guidance for common problems
• Plagiocephaly and odd head shape in Infancy Management Guideline
• Plagiocephaly Leaflet: Positional Plagiocephaly Information For Families
• Pneumonia: Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood
• Puberty -  Delayed puberty
• Ppuberty -  Premature or Precocious Puberty
• Surgical Conditions - Management And Referral 
• Urinary Tract Infection Guidelines
• Vitamin D Deficiency
• Anti Epileptics For Nbm Patients
• Aseptic Non Touch Technique Antt For Anaesthetists Accessing Intravenous Lines
• Bodyguard 575 Pca Infusion Pump Competency
• Competency Iv Morphine Bolus
• Entonox Administration In Paediatrics Competency
• Entonox Administration Paediatric Assessment Criteria
• Entonox Administration Training Pack
• Hamilton Ventilator
• Infants And Children Receiving Epidural Or Parervertebral Infusion
• Opioid Administration Via Patient Or Nurse Controlled Analgesia Or Continuous Infusion
• Oxandrolone And Propranolol For Managing Post Burn Hypermetabolism For Burns More Than 20 Percent
• Paediatric Pain Assessment Competency
• Paediatric Pain Assessment Criteria
• Paediatric Pain Service Acute Pain Management
• Piccs Inserted By Paediatric Anaesthetists Usually Under General Anaesthetic
• Abdominal Trauma Paediatric
• Burn Pain Management Guideline In Paediatrics
• Critical Burns  Care Management Of Children
• Children With Acute Severe Blistering And Skin Loss
• Fluid Management In Paediatric Burns
• Management Of Post Burn Itch In Children

Paediatric Major Trauma Call Response

• Rapid Sequence Induction For Children In Emergency Department Following Major Trauma
• Roles And Responsibilities In Paediatric Major Trauma
• Standards Of Practice And Guidance For Trauma Radiology In Severely Injured Patients
• Toxic Shock Syndrome And Sepsi s in  Paediatric  Burns  
• Watch Time Critical Transfers By Local District General Hospital Dgh Teams

For information relating to the SWCHD, please go to   https://www.swswchd.co.uk/  

• Access To A Second Opinion And Referrals To Other Centres Or Services
• Assessment Of Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Requiring Anaesthesia
• Bristol Cardiac Home Monitoring Programme
• Bristol Congenital Heart Centre Transition Process
• Captopril And Ace Inhibitor Therapy
• Car Seat Assessment For Infants With Possible Airway Compromise And Post Cardiac Surgery
• Cardiac Palivizumab Administration
• Cardiac Physiologist Or Scientist Led Transthoracic Echocardiography Clinic
• Cardiac Surgery In Children With Viral Respiratory Infections
• Cardiomyopathy Screening In Children
• Carvedilol Guideline
• Cranial And Renal Ultrasounds In Infants With Congenital Heart Disease
• Digoxin Loading Guidance For Neonates And Children
• Dinoprostone Prostaglandin E2
• Elective Referral And Consent Pathway For Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Epoprostenol Prostacyclin 500 Microgram Vial Administration Guidelines
• Fetal Cardiology Handbook
• Fetal Cardiology Non Attenders
• Fetal Cardiology Service Arrangements For The Early Diagnosis Of Congenital Heart Disease
• Fetal Echocardiography
• Guidance For Referral For Cardiological Assessment And Possible Ligation For Preterm Infants With Pda
• Hypercyanotic Spell Emergency Management
• Kawasaki Disease Management
• Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Temporarily Associated With Covid19
• Paediatric Cardiac Preadmission Clinic
• Palivizumab And Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rsv Prophylaxis In Paediatric Congenital Heart Disease
• Pathway For Interventional Paediatric Cardiac Catheterisation
• Pathway For Paediatric Electrophysiology Procedures
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Referral To National Pulmonary Hypertension Service
• Supraventricular Tachycardia Emergency Management
• Transfusion Guidance For Elective Paediatric Cardiac Surgery At Brhc
• Warfarin Management For Cardiac Children
• Acute Limp In Children
• Acute Otitis Media Management Guideline
• Acute Paediatric Hand Injuries
• Anaphylaxis In Adults And Children
• Ankle Injuries In Children
• Bilious Vomiting Nursing Care Of Neonates In The Emergency Department
• Bleeding Disorders In The Childrens Emergency Department
• Bronchiolitis Diagnosis And Management In Children
• Bone and Joint Infection in Children
• Burns In Children Childrens Emergency Department Assessment And Management
• Childhood Head Injury Assessment And Management
• Children In Emergency Setting With First Seizure Or Possible New Onset Seizure Disorder
• Common Eye Presentations In Children
• Common Variable Immunodeficiency CVID
• Colonic Transit Study In Children With Constipation
• Covid19 Management Of Respiratory Covid19 In Hospitalised Children
• Drowning In Children
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis Calculator For Paediatrics
• Diabetes Mellitus Newly diagnosed Type 1 management
• Diabetes Mellitus - Early Treatment Plan of newly diagnosed young people with Type 2
• Diabetes Mellitus - Type 2 in Children and Young People
• Diphoterine Solution Use In Chemical Burns To Skin And Eyes In The Childrens Emergency Department
• Eating Disorders:   Guidelines for Paediatric Patients
• Epistaxis in Children  
• Fever In Children 3 months To 5 Years Presenting To Emergency Department
• Ferinject Infusion Paediatric
• Fever In Infants Under 3 Months Of Age
• Fluid Management in Paediatric Patients
• Foreign Body Ingestion Acute Management Including Button Battery And Magnet Ingestion
• Gastroenteritis Management In Children In The Emergency Department
• Gastroenterology - Standardised Parenteral Nutrition In Neonates And Infants
• Gastroenterology - Total Parenteral Nutrition Guideline
• Headache  Paediatric headache for primary care
• Hip Dysplasia (disloaction): Management in Neonates  
• Infants Presenting With Jaundice To The Childrens Emergency Department
• Infestations In Paediatrics
• Initial Management And Transfer Of Severe Head Injury In Children
• Intussusception Management Of Suspected Or Confirmed Intussusception In The Brhc Emergency Department
• Jaundice Prolonged Jaundice In Newborn
• Managing Idiopathic Thickened Pituitary Stalk TPS And Or Idiopathic Central Diabetes Insipidus CDI In Paediatric Patients
• Metabolic Disease In Children Presenting To The Childrens Emergency Department
• Milk (Dairy) Free Diet in Infants: Patient Information Leaflet
• Non Blanching Rash
• Open Long Bone Fractures
• Paediatric Adenotonsillectomy Day Case Pathway
• Paediatric Gastroenterology Out Of Hours And Weekend Service Standard Operating Procedure
• Patient Pathway For Paediatric Surgical Gynaecological Emergencies
• Pelvic Fractures In Children
• Post Resuscitation Event Review Of Performance
• Prescribing Community Paediatric Medication Lists Cpml For Patients With Complex Or Palliative Care Needs In Bnssg
• Pulled Elbow In Children
• Sepsis And Suspected Sepsis Management Guideline And Care Pathway For The Childrens Emergency Department
• Sore Throat
• Status Epilepticus Treatment
• Supracondylar Fracture Assessment Proforma
• The Management Of Paediatric Chest Pain
• Tics and Tourettes in Paediatric Patients
• Tickbites Removing Ticks And Lyme Disease
• Transfusion Paediatric Major Haemorrhage Procedure
• Using A Medical Detector For Children Who Have Swallowed Coins
• Vomiting Child Differential Diagnosis
• Acutely Unwell Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Patient Management
• Administration Of Fibrinogen Riastap
• Admission Of Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Antiemetics Guidelines For Paediatric Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
• Antifungal Guideline For Paediatric Haematology Oncology And Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
• Antithrombin Monitoring And Supplementation In Children And Neonates On Picu
• Bleeding Episodes In Children With Haemophilia And Other Heritable Bleeding Disorders
• Blinatumomab For Relapsed Or Refractory B Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
• Bone Marrow Transplant In Paediatrics Supportive Care Guidelines
• Central Venous Catheter Guidelines
• Clinical Guidance For Monitoring Of Patients In Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic
• Co Trimoxazole Prophylaxis For Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pjp In Paediatric Oncology And Neuro Oncolog y
• Emergency Treatment Of Children Recieving Hemlibra
• Empirical Antibiotic Guideline For The Treatment Of Febrile Neutropenia In Paediatric Patients
• Encephalopathy In Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Extravasation And Infiltration Identification And Management In Neonates And Paediatric Patients
• Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Gcsf In Haematologyoncology Paediatric Patients
• Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Hit Diagnosis And Management In Children And Neonates
• Hepatic Veno Occlusive Disease In Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Immunisation Of Children Completing Chemotherapy
• Immunosuppressed Paediatric Patients Guidance Following Varicella Zoster Virus Vzv Contact
• Infections In Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Initial Management Of High White Count Leukaemia
• Key Worker Designation For Patients Receiving Care Within Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Services  
• Low Molecular Weight Heparin Lmwh Therapy In Children And Neonates
• Methylthioninium Chloride Methylene Blue Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Ifosphamide Induced Encephalitis
• Mifamurtide (Mepact®) For Use In High-Grade Resectable Non-Metastatic Osteosarcoma
• Mouthcare And Management Of Mucositis In Paediatric Haematology Bmt And Oncology Patients
• Oncology Nasogastric Feeding Starter Guideline For Oncology
• Pentamidine Intravenous Administration In Paediatrics
• Prescribing Handling And Administration Of Cytotoxic Drugs For Stem Cell Transplant And Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Prescribing Intravenous Electrolytes In Paediatric Haematology Oncology And Bmt
• Safe Use Of High Dose Methotrexate In Paediatrics
• Sickle Cell Disease Management Guidelines
• Spinal Cord Compression In Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Superior Vena Cava Obstruction In Paediatric Haematology And Oncology Patients
• Suspected Immune Thrombocytopaenia In Children
• Transfusion
• Transition And Follow Up Of Patients With Solid And Brain Tumours Under Paediatric Oncology
• Treatment Of Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Apl
• Tumour Lysis Syndrome Investigation And Management
• Unfractionated Heparin Ufh Therapy In Non Cardiac Children And Neonates
• Use Of Rivaroxaban In Neonates And Children Following Venous Thrombosis
• Acutely Disturbed Adolescents
• Adolescent Psychosocial Screening Guideline
• Child Protection In Clinical Practice
• Children And Young Persons Risk Assessment Matrix
• Deliberate And Accidental Paracetamol Overdose In Paediatrics
• Key Contacts For Inpatients On The Refeeding Pathway
• Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy Monitoring Of Steroid Therapy
• Dystonia Medical Management Of Non Doparesponsive Dystonia In Children
• Encephalitis The Early Management And Investigations Of Possible Encephalitis
• External Ventricular Drain Care And Management 
• Hypersalivation Treatment In Children
• Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Iih Investigation And Management In Children
• Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Care And Management
• Intrathecal Baclofen ITB Pulsatile Bolus Dosing

Ketogenic Dietary Therapy Referral And Monitoring

• Levetiracetam 100mg Ml Prescribing And Dispensing
• Levetiracetam Dosing Guideline
• Levodopa Trial In Children Suspected To Have Dopamine Responsive Dystonia
• Lumbar Puncture
• Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Flowchart 

Oral Ketamine For Paediatric Non Convulsive Status Epilepticus

• Infants Born With Atypical Genitalia
• Spina Bifida Post Natal Management
• Acute Noninvasive Ventilation
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Anticoagulation On Picu And Dolphin Ward For Cardiac Patients
• Capillary Blood Sampling In Neonates Infants And Children
• Care Of The Newborn Infant And Child With An Indwelling Arterial Line
• Clonidine Administration Of Intravenous Clonidine For Status Dystonicus On The High Dependency Unit
• Continuous Positive Airways Pressure For Infants With Bronchiolitis On The Medical High Dependency Unit
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure In Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Cuffed Tracheal Tubes Use At Bristol Royal Hospital For Children
• Emergency Management of undiagnosed hyperammonaemia
• Hyperammonaemia fluid calculator for children
• Hyperkalaemia In Children Diagnosis And Treatment
• Nutrition Requirements In The Critically Ill Child How To Estimate And Tailor Nutrition On Seahorse Picu
• Nutrition Guidelines Enteral Feeding on Seahorse PICU
• Nutrition Guideline For Term Infants 0 To 12 Months With Congenital Heart Disease
• Phosphate Supplementation In Critical Care And High Dependency Units
• Picu Asthma Guideline
• Postcardiac Arrest Management In Children
• Posterior Fossa Tumor Resection Postoperative Management Of Paediatric Patients
• Potassium Infusions In Paediatric Critical Care
• Scoliosis Post Operative Management Of Children In Hdu
• Securing And Ongoing Management Of Endo Tracheal Tubes On The Picu
• Sedation And Analgesia On Picu
• Selective Dorzal Rhizotomy Management Of Children Post Selective Dorzal Rhizotomy
• Septic Shock In Children
• Severe Head Injuries
• Short Term Central Venous Catheters On Paediatric Critical Care Areas
• Suction In Self Ventilating And Ventilated Children
• Suspected Nonaccidental Traumatic Brain Injury Timeline For Investigations
• Targeted Temperature Management Care Of The Child
• Vasoactive Drugs In Paediatric Intensive Care
• Acute Colitis Including Acute Severe Colitis Regional Guideline
• Aminoglycoside Guideline For Children
• Azathioprine In Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease  
• Calcium Hypercalcaemia And Hypocalcaemia
• Calculating Parenteral Nutrition When Titrating With Feeds
• Cmv Diagnosis And Management Of Congenital And Postnatally Acquired Cytomegalovirus
• Community Childrens Nursing Team Enteral Feeding Guideline  
• Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Screening Pathway
• Di George Syndrome
• Diabetes Referral Of Children With Suspected Diabetes
• Diabetes Insipidus Preexisting
• Diabetes Mellitus Existing Diagnosis Admission Guideline
• Diabetes Mellitus Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Management
• Diabetes Sick Day Rules
• Diabetes:  Sick Day Rules For Children With Diabetes On An Insulin Pump
• Diabetes Type 1 Management Of Children During Surgery
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Integrated Care Pathway For The Management Of Children And Young People  
• Dietetic Referral Priority Levels For Paediatrics
• Directions for Bowel preparation for Paeditric patients undergoing a Colonoscopy
• Eating Disorders Pathway For Young People Who Present To The Childrens Emergency Department
• Emergency Management Of Undiagnosed Hyperammonaemia In Children
• Empirical Antibiotic Guidelines Bristol Childrens Hospital
• Enteral Feeding Equipment Management
• Enteral Feeding Guidelines Paediatric
• Enteral Feeding Infection Control Clinical Guideline
• Enteral Feeding Tube Change Notification Form
• Enzyme Replacement Therapy Monitoring And Management
• Fluid And Electrolyte Management Of Paediatric Neurosurgical Patients At Risk Of Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Syndrome Of Inappropriate Anti Diuretic Hormone (SIADH) And Cerebral Salt Wasting (CSW)
• Gastric Lavage Aspirate Procedure For Culture Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
• Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage - Management of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage - in BRHC and regional hospitals
• Gastro Jejunal And Jejunostomy Tubes Clinical Guideline
• Gastro Jejunal And Jejunostomy Tubes Teaching Pack
• Gastrostomy Tubes Clinical Guideline
• Gastrostomy Tubes Emergency Replacement Guideline
• Gastrostomy Tubes Teaching Pack 
• Hereditary Angioedema C1 Esterase Inhibitor Deficiency Investigations And Management
• Human Intravenous Immunoglobulin Privigen 100mg Ml
• Hyperammonaemia Fluid Calculator For Children
• Hypoglycaemia Guideline Investigation And Management Of Acute Presentation
• Hypoglycaemia In Diabetes  
• Immunoglobulin Replacement
• Insertion Of An Insuflon Subcutaneous Cannula
• Liquidised Food Management Of Patients Who Receive Liquidised Food Via An Enteral Feeding Tube In The Community Following Admission To Hospital  
• Medtronic Ipro2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
• Muscle And Skin Biopsies For Neurometabolic Investigations Taken In Theatre  
• Naso Jejunal Teaching Pack
• Naso Jejunal Tubes Insertion And Management
• Nasogastric And Orogastric Tubes
• Nasogastric Tube Teaching Pack
• Nutritional Advice Sheet Type 1 Diabetes 
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Screening For Young Children With Down Syndrome
• Oesophageal Ph Monitoring And Ph Impedance Monitoring
• Out Of Hours Emergency Nasogastric And Gastrostomy Feeding Regimen  
• Paediatric Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy For Neonates
• Parenteral Nutrition Prefilled Bags
• Pleural Infection in Children:  Guidelines for Management
• Postexposure Prophylaxis Pep For Children And Young People Potentially Exposed To Bloodbourne Viruses Needle Stick Injury  
• Screening And Management Of Children With Suspected Or Confirmed Tuberculosis
• Selective Iga Deficiency
• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Skin Biopsy Samples Taken On The Wards
• Steroid Sickness Cover In Children
• Thyroid Conditions: Suspected Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Thyroid Conditions: Suspected Thyrotoxicosis
• Titrating Chart For Parenteral Nutrition With Feeds
• Total Parenteral Nutrition Guideline
• Total Parenteral Nutrition Tpn Setup 1 Nurse Technique Checking And Administration
• Total Parenteral Nutrition Tpn Setup 2 Nurse Technique Checking And Administration
• Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Patients With Suspected Or Confirmed Seasonal Influenza
• Treatment Of Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease With Biologics Infliximab And Adalimumab  
• Ustekinumab Treatment For Crohns Disease 
• Varicella In Paediatric Inflamamatory Bowel Disease Patients  
• Infliximab For Paediatric Rheumatological Conditions
• Intravenous Methylprednisolone Use In Paediatric Rheumatology
• Pamidronate Therapy For Chronic Recurrent Osteomyelitis
• Tocilizumab For Paediatric Rheumatological Conditions
• Alveolar Bone Graft 
• Bleeding Post Ear Nose And Throat Surgery
• Brain Arrest Protocol For Neurosurgical Patients 
• Endocrine Management Of Paediatric Patients With Cortisol Deficiency Undergoing Surgery  
• Fluid And Electrolyte Management Of Paediatric Neurosurgical Patients At Risk Of DISIADH And CSW
• Fluid Balance Management
• Fluid Management In Paediatric Patients
• Fluid Replacement For Gastric Stoma Losses  
• General Pre And Post Operative Care  
• Haematemesis Management In Children 
• Immediate Surgery Guideline
• Infection Control Theatre Practice For The Diagnosed Or Suspected Infectious Patient
• Intraoperative Cell Salvage In Paediatric Surgery 
• Leech Therapy
• Magec Rods Distraction For Early Onset Scoliosis
• Maintenance Fluid Calculator For Children 
• Neuroanaesthesia Flag System To Determine Risk For Children Undergoing Neurosurgical Intervention
• Neurosurgery Antibiotic Guidelines  
• Oxygen Therapy  
• Preoperative Pregnancy Testing Guideline For Girls Aged 12 And Over
• Preoperative Sedative Medication For Children
• Preoperative Sickle Cell Screening Of Children At Bristol Dental Hospital  
• Recovery Discharge Criteria
• Red Flag System For Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Any Procedure Under General Anaesthesia  
• Surgical Admissions Lounge Meadow Ward
• Surgery For Infants At Risk Of Postoperative Apnoea  
• Surgical Paediatric Patients Transferring Onward Care To Medical Teams Local And Regional
• Theatre Checking Of Countable Items Swabs Instruments Needles And All Disposables That Come Into Contact With The Sterile Area 
• Venous Thromboprophylaxis Vte

South West Paediatric Major Trauma Network

For guidelines relating to the South West Paediatric Major Trauma Network , please go to  http://www.peninsulatraumanetwork.nhs.uk/network-guidelines

• Acute Kidney Injury In Children
• Anaemia Of Chronic Kidney Disease In Children
• Anti Thymocyte Globulin
• Arteriovenous Fistula For Haemodialysis
• Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Management
• Citrasate 461 Dialysate Solution for Paediatric Haemodialysis
• Common Nuclear Medicine Scan Preparations
• Competency For The Insertion Of Male And Female Indwelling Urethral Catheters In Infants And Children Excluding Male Child With Hypospadias
• Congenital Renal Anomalies Including Antenatal Hydronephrosis Postnatal Management
• Cyclophosphamide Administration Intravenous In Children And Young People
• Discharge Summaries For Children And Young People Admitted Under The Paediatric Nephrology Team
• Eculizumab Prescribing And Administration
• Emergency Department - Renal Patients Attending the Children's Emergency Department
• Haemodialysis Apheresis Central Venous Catheters
• Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome HUS
• Human Albumin Solution (HAS) 20% (20grams/100ml) Administration
• Human Intravenous Immunoglobulin Octagam
• Hyperkalaemia in Children
• Hypertension And Blood Pressure Management Guidelines In Children
• Interim Central Venous Catheter Occlusion Guidance While Supply Of Urokinase Is Low
• Kawasaki Disease Management 
• Labetalol Infusion for the Treatment of Malignant Hypertension in Children
• Line Locks: Taurolock (HEP500 and U25,000) For Maintaining Patency of Haemodialysis/Apheresis Catheters
• Lupus Nephritis In Childhood Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis And Treatment
• Management Of Children Admitted For Renal Transplantation
• Management of Hyperlipidaemia in Children with Renal Disease
• Monitoring Growth in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Nutritional Management Following Kidney Transplantation
• Nutritional Management Of Children With Cystinosis
• Nutritional Management of Hyperkalemia in Childhood
• Nutritional Management of Renal Tubular Disorders
• Nutritional Management of Uraemia In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
• Paediatric Haemodialysis Guideline
• Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) Dysfunction Follow-Up
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Peritonitis management in children on chronic peritoneal dialysis
• Recording And Acting Upon Physiological Observations In Paediatric Inpatient Areas
• Reducing Dietary Phosphorus Intake in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
• Renal Biopsy Nursing Guideline
• Renal Biopsy Urgent Organisation
• Renal Replacement Therapy (Continuous) In PICU CVVH with Heparin as Anticoagulant
• Renal Stones in Children
• Renal Transplantation In Children Medical Preparation
• Rituximab for Paediatric Renal Conditions: Prescribing and Administration
• SOP001 - donor and organ characterisation, assessment and allocation in deceased and living kidney donation and transplantation
• SOP002 - verification of donor identity, consent/authorisation and organ and donor characterisation in deceased and living kidney donation and transplantation
• SOP003 - Packaging Labelling And Transport Of Organs In Deceased And Living Donation And Transplantation
• SOP004 - Management Of Procurement Material And Equipment In Deceased And Living Kidney Donation And Transplantation
• SOP005 - Activities To Be Performed Under The Guidance Of A Registered Medical Practitioner Indeceased And Living Kidney Donation Transplantation
• SOP006 - Storage of donor and organ characterisation information and the storage of traceability data
• SOP3888/2 - reporting an organ donation or transplantation incident to NHSBT
• Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome
• Supra Pubic Catheter Care
• Urinary Catheter Care
• Urinary Tract Infection in Children: Management and Referral
• Vasculitis management in children
• Venofer Administration
• Vitamin D Deficiency Management in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
• Yellow Card Guidance On Completing Patient Medication Cards Yellow Cards For Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
• Did Not Attend Procedure For Children And Young People
•   Injuries In Non Mobile Babies
• Restrictive Intervention Restraint For Adults And Children  

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Personal statement tips

The personal statement is an important part of your UCAS application.

It helps admissions staff at the University decide whether to make you an offer. Some courses have many more applicants than places and there may be many students with good grades applying for the same course as you. 

What is it?

Your personal statement is a short written piece about you. It gives evidence of your skills, knowledge and experience. It’s your chance to tell us why you want to study a particular course and why you would make a great student. Read about:

How to write a UCAS undergraduate personal statement (UCAS website)

Top tips for writing the perfect personal statement (The Complete University Guide)

Maximum length

47 lines or 4,000 characters maximum – whichever comes first.

What to include

Your personal statement is your chance to stand out from the crowd. It is unique and individual to you, but some things to include are:

• Enthusiasm and motivation – your passion for the course should be clear and relate to you and your experiences (eg projects, field trips or experiences at school that sparked your interest in your subject). 
• Understanding of the subject – you need to show you have some knowledge and understanding, even if you have not studied the subject at high school or college. If you have done some reading about the subject, outside of school, mention this.
• Academic prizes or scholarships – this will help you stand out and show evidence of your potential.
• Career aspirations – even if you do not have clear career plans yet, you can show you have thought about your future career and how your chosen degree could help you achieve this.
• Relevant work experience/voluntary activities – explain what skills you have gained from the experience, including skills that would be useful in your university studies. 
• Non-academic interests – your hobbies (such as sports, baking or reading) show your personality and can be a chance to demonstrate different skills.
• What you will contribute to the university community – we want to know what you can bring to Leeds, as well as what you want to get out of university life.

International and EU students

If you are a non-UK student, you should also mention:

• Why you want to study in the UK.
• Why you want to be an international student, rather than study in your own country.

What to avoid

• Plagiarism (copying) – all statements will be checked for plagiarism. Your statement must be your own work so do not use templates. If you have applied before, check your personal statement is completely up to date and relevant to your current application.
• Skills without examples – show how you have developed the skills you think you will need, don't just list them.
• Listing subject knowledge – explain how your knowledge has helped you build career aspirations, choose your degree, or prepare for coming to university.
• Repeating qualifications – don't repeat information covered elsewhere on the application. This uses up valuable space in your personal statement.
• Short personal statement – make the most of the space you have. A short statement suggests you lack of passion or commitment to the course you are applying for.

Our top tips

• Write your personal statement in MS Word (or similar) first, so you can check your spelling and grammar before you add it into your application.
• Get someone else, like your tutor, family or friends, to read your statement to check for any errors and make suggestions before you submit it. You may need a few drafts before you are happy with the final version.
• If English is not your first language, you could mention any opportunities you have had to use English (eg an English-speaking school or work with a company that uses English).
• Use plain, clear English. Be careful with humour, quotes or anything unusual. The admissions tutor might not have the same sense of humour as you!
• Don’t exaggerate. If you get an interview, you might be asked for more detail about what you have written.
• Check the faculty or school website of your chosen course for guidance on your personal statement - especially important if you are applying for a course in medicine or dentistry. For example, see Leeds University Business School's 8 ways to perfect your UK university application .
• Check UCAS application deadlines  to make sure you apply before the closing date. For courses in medicine and dentistry, this is earlier than many other courses.

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What makes a great personal statement? transcript

University of Birmingham admissions tutors inform you of what makes a great personal statement on a UCAS application.

Title:  What makes a great personal statement? Duration: 6.09 mins

So the opening paragraph to your personal statement is really important. So you want to draw the reader in. Recently, we had a student write, “well, without chemical engineers we wouldn’t have everyday products such as shampoos and detergents, and I want to be the person that creates these products of the future”. So this really shows they understand the scope of Chemical E ngineering and how it relates to the real world, and that’s really nice to see in a personal statement, because it shows you’ve done your research as well.

What we don’t want to see is lots of people saying I first wanted to be a dentist when I was 5 years old, because lots and lots of people say that, we don’t think it’s particularly genuine. What’s much more valuable to us is telling us what kind of things you think appeal to you about the career, what makes you think that you’d be a good fit for it. And do you have a kind of an awareness as to the good points and the bad points of the career so that you’re fully prepared to go into it.

What makes a good personal statement is when a student really goes into detail about why they want to study that particular subject. What I’m really looking for as an admissions tutor is something unique to that individual, and something that shows that that student has taken a bit more time than just thinking about the things that they’ve studied within their class. It might be that they’ve thought about what they want to do with a law degree in the future, whether that’s to become a solicitor, a barrister, or do something completely different with their law degree. What I’m looking for is for them to talk about their extra-curricular activities, the wider reading that they’ve done, and how that’s going to make them effectively a better law student in the long run.

One of the things that I might look for if I’m reading a personal statement maybe, for instance, is there something that the student has read recently that demonstrates an interest and a passion for the subject? Students can also evidence their interest in a topic by talking about a particular academic lecture that they may have been to see, or if they’ve been on-line to see a TedX talk, for instance - and they should really reflect on how this has sparked their interest in a topic. 

Applicants often ask the sort of work experience they should include in a personal statement. For me, this doesn’t have to be a prestigious internship, in many respects it can be a summer job or it could be a Saturday job. For instance, if you’ve applied to a Sociology or a Social Policy Degree, you might reflect on how that Saturday job has offered a series of insights into the flexible labour market, zero hours contracts, that have sparked your interest in these disciplines. I suppose the point is that no experience is wasted if you relate that experience to the course you’re applying to.

We really want students to show us what skills they’ve got beyond academic achievement. We are interested in finding out about your part-time jobs, but not necessarily the specifics of what you were up to every day. We’re looking for what transferable skills you’ve managed to get from your job, be it leadership, team-working, etc, and how this can enhance your CV.

We have a lot of applicants that say “I like maths, I like chemistry, so I want to do Chemical Engineering”. But Chemical Engineering is more than just maths and chemistry. So it includes business, it includes physics, it includes biology. So we really want you to bring that all into your personal statement. A really easy way of doing this is talking about your experiences. Maybe you’ve read an article or you’ve read a book or you’ve seen a TV programme and it’s really inspired you to study Chemical Engineering. Bring this into your personal statement and really show your interest for the subject.

In Biosciences, it’s a numeric degree, so we like to know that students can do basic numerical functions, look at statistics. We also like students to emphasise if they’ve had any lab experience - this can be obtained at school. What have they enjoyed about practical sessions? What have they gained out of it?

For a student applying for a joint honours degree I would recommend that they include both of the subjects they are applying for in their personal statement. This is because it’s likely that admissions tutors for both of those subjects will have a look at the application and at the personal statement. So, for example, if the student was applying for History and English I’d be looking for them to find a way that those subjects actually link together and complement each other. And go into a bit of detail about why they want to do that particular combination of subjects.

So the things that we look for in a personal statement are basically the things that you can’t get across on your UCAS form or anywhere else. So the things that we think are really important are you telling us about some work experience that you’ve done. Ideally, we want our candidates to have 3 days work experience in an NHS or an NHS and private mixed practice. And also tell us a bit about the things that you reflected on from that, and the things  you learnt from it. Was it the kind of job that you expected it to be? Were any things different? Rather than just listing the procedures that you saw. And also voluntary work - so, we ask all of our candidates to undertake a voluntary placement. And that’s to show a few things, really. To show that you’re willing to give back to the community, and that you enjoy working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. And, again, we’ll give credit to candidates a little bit more if they push themselves a bit outside their comfort zone with that voluntary work. So maybe if they work with people they wouldn’t normally come into contact with during their day-to-day life, possible a care home or helping in a homeless shelter, something like that, rather than maybe just tutoring children within their own school or working in youth clubs they might have attended themselves when they were younger.

We’re looking for applicants to convey a passion for the subject. This says something in particular: you’ve had an interest in, on your A’ Levels or BTEC, that you want to learn more about across three years. How will your degree help to contribute to the sort of career that you might want to go into? Or is it that you have a set of skills that you wish to develop through your degree? Or more broadly, what’s the sort of person that you want to be when you leave University?

You’ll be studying with academics who live and breathe their subjects. They do not only teach them, they also research them for a number of years. And so we’re looking for students to demonstrate the same desire and interest that our academics have.

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