Advocacy

Improving children's services

 

Back again! I'm here to give some of my personal views on why we really need to improve children's health services.

Specialised Health Services for Children... the low-down!

 

Yes it's me... the girl that wants to give young people a voice, stand up for the right for positive patient experiences and generally rule the world a bit!

Ellie

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Hi! I'm Ellie!
 

I'm 19 years old and studying for my A-levels. In September I hope to study History at Birmingham University.

 

Let’s kick off with a few interesting facts about me:

Blogs

Members of the Youth Advisory Panel have taken to blogging to share their opinions and experiences of children and young people's healthcare. If you'd like to join the panel, let us know that you're interested here

Blogger profiles:

Children and Young People's Participation Publications

The RCPCH have produced and supported several publications that highlight the importance of children and young people's participation in health matters.  

Reports and guidance:

A challenging new report to ensure the views and experiences of children and
young people are at the heart of the NHS reforms:

Education Centre Appeal launches

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has launched an appeal that is set to transform the future of paediatric training both in the UK and abroad.

Education Centre Appeal

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We are embarking on an ambitious programme to raise funds for a new state-of-the-art Education Centre within our London headquarters.

Ban smoking in cars when children are present

In response to the Government’s campaign highlighting the hidden dangers of second-hand smoke, Professor Terence Stephenson, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said:

New figures show extent of variation in child healthcare across England

Inconsistencies must be ironed out to tackle inequity in care for children, says Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. 

Welsh government targets smoking in cars when children present

The Welsh Government’s ‘Fresh Start’ campaign aims to significantly reduce children's exposure to second hand smoke and protect them from the associated health risks by asking parents and carers of children to pledge to keep their cars smoke free.

Dr. Iolo Doull, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health's Officer for Wales, said:

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