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Body mass index (BMI) chart
The BMI centile is a simple and reliable indicator of a healthy body weight in childhood. Where severe overweight or underweight is a concern, or where there is a need for monitoring weight over time, BMI can be calculated and plotted on this chart.
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Chatterbox game on five ways of healthy wellbeing
Based on the classic children's game, this game provides ‘Facts vs Myths’ surrounding the subject of mental health, which can enable a teacher/healthcare professional to facilitate a discussion regarding this issue.
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Clinical Excellence Awards (CEAs) for Paediatrics
CEAs are fixed term awards that recognise and reward the exceptional contribution of NHS consultants - over and above that normally expected in a post - to the values and goals of the NHS and to patient care.
Awards are time limited, usually for five years, and are renewable by competitive applic...
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COVID-19 - talking to children and families about returning to school: guiding principles
Paediatricians may receive queries from families about the return to school. Here we provide a summary of the current policy and other guidance in the four nations.
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Emoji card game
This game enables a young person to pick the cards that best represent how they are feeling, prompt them to discuss the topic and find out more information.
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Guidance and resources for Child Protection Evidence
These external links and national guidelines may be useful in relation to the systematic reviews, which address key questions about the recognition and investigation of children with suspected physical abuse and neglect.Â
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Parliamentary panel - guidance for panel members
Thank you for agreeing to be a parliamentary spokesperson for us. This guidance tells you about the lobbying and campaigning work of the RCPCH, what it means to be a member of the Parliamentary Panel and gives you guidance and tips for speaking to parliamentarians across the UK. This information is ...
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Visiting Fellowships in global child health - about and how to apply
Enabling leading paediatricians and paediatric nurses from low- and middle-income countries to visit UK clinical centres where they can develop their knowledge and exchange good practice.