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Asthma &Me Ambassadors

This is a group of asthma experienced or interested children, young people and families who volunteer together to improve care for asthma patients and their families. Read about their award-winning project and the young people involved!

Respiratory medicine

Asthma

Participation

Children and young people's voice

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Child protection medical examination for young people aged 16-18 years - position statement

This position statement aims to clarify the role of paediatricians and provide advice for commissioners in relation to the provision of child protection/safeguarding health services for children aged 16-18 years.

Adolescent health

Safeguarding

Child protection

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Digital by default or digital divide? Virtual healthcare consultations with young people 10 – 25 years

One effect of COVID-19 has been the rise in remote consultations. This joint statement, developed in September 2020, outlines some of the issues that need to be considered when undertaking virtual consultations with young people.

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Establishing a correct diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome hypermobility type (hEDS) in children and adolescents – position statement

The purpose of this position statement is to clarify the current criteria in making a diagnosis of hEDS in children and adolescents and to provide advice to paediatric health professionals in relation to provision of appropriate rehabilitation.

Rheumatology

Community services

Health policy

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Health transition resources

This page provides guidance and resources for delivering an effective transition from children's to adults' health services. We highlight five key determinants that ensure young people are provided with high quality care throughout the transition process.

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Adolescent health

Transition to adult

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global child health - joint statement

The indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide could be catastrophic for children, with considerable excess death and suffering. In this joint statement from RCPCH Global and the International Child Health Group, published in August 2020, we call on governments, donors and agencies to mo...

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Integrated care - resources

This page provides members with the latest information, material, and resources on integrated care and how integrated children's services could improve child health outcomes. These are listed by nation, and by theme. These new models of care can be used across the UK and have been a particular p...

Service design

Integrated care

Models of care

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International work and repressive regimes - position statement

RCPCH is fully committed to the universal imperative of supporting the health and welfare of infants, children and young people regardless of where they happen to be in the world, as consistent with the articles of constitution of the College. RCPCH is an independent charitable organisation and is n...

Global child health

Examinations

Governance and regulation

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Protection of children in conflict and child refugees - position statement (2016)

The killing of children, whatever the diplomatic posturing around conflict, is indefensible and barbaric.

Global child health

Safeguarding

Refugee

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Refugees - statement on COVID-19

Controlling and containing the immediate and long-range threat of COVID-19 requires transnational and global coordination and collaboration. In this position statement, first published on 28 April 2020, we urge all governments to enhance their support to refugee communities, and the UK Government to...

Global child health

Refugee

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Asthma &Me Ambassadors

Child protection medical examination for young people aged 16-18 years - position statement

Digital by default or digital divide? Virtual healthcare consultations with young people 10 – 25 years

Establishing a correct diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome hypermobility type (hEDS) in children and adolescents – position statement

Health transition resources

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global child health - joint statement

Integrated care - resources

International work and repressive regimes - position statement

Protection of children in conflict and child refugees - position statement (2016)

Refugees - statement on COVID-19

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