UK standards for Paediatric Endocrinology

The UK standards for Paediatric Endocrinology were initially published in 2019 and have been updated in 2024 by the BSPED. They are endorsed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The standards apply to all children and young people aged 0-18 years with an endocrine condition. The aims of the standards are to reduce variability in care and to ensure that equitable services providing high quality, safe and effective care are available to all children and families across the UK. The standards are intended for healthcare professionals and for service commissioners to plan, deliver and quality assure paediatric endocrine services. Review date: January 2029

BSPED Endorsed Standards

	Creation Date	Revision Date
BSPED recommendations for the initial clinical assessment, investigation and genetic testing of children with growth failure and/or short stature	November 2022	November 2026
Clinical standards for growth assessment and referral criteria for children with a suspected growth disorder: BSPED position statement	September 2022	September 2025
Clinical Standards For GH Treatment Of Growth Disorders Excluding GHD 19122023	December 2023	December 2026
Clinical Standards for GH treatment of GH deficiency (GHD) in Childhood and Adolescence	August 2022	August 2027
Clinical Standards for Management of an Infant or Adolescent presenting with a suspected differences of sex development (DSD)	Nov 2017	2022 (Following review of Paediatric Endocrinology Specifications for DSD)
Paediatric Endocrine Conditions and Suggested Types and Frequency of Clinical Reviews during and after the COVID-19 crises	March 2022	March 2025