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UK NSC recommendation on obesity screening in children- a consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the National Screening Committee's recommendations on obesity screening in children. We acknowledged the lack of strong evidence on routine weight monitoring, but noted there is growing consensus that actions with face validity should be considered. Assessing weight status in...

Public health

Obesity

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UK Paediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS)

The RCPCH is committed to supporting patient safety and improvement across the UK, including support for introducing and embedding Paediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) within the four nations. A Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) is designed to effectively recognise and respond to the deteri...

Quality improvement

Patient safety

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UK standards for paediatric endocrinology (BSPED)

These standards apply to all children and young people aged 0-18 years with an endocrine condition (including growth, hormonal, bone and mineral disorders). They are intended for healthcare professionals and for service commissioners to plan, deliver and quality assure paediatric endocrine services.

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UK-WHO growth charts - 0-4 years

These are based on WHO Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children.

Neonatal medicine

Growth charts

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UK-WHO growth charts - 2-18 years

This chart is mainly intended to assess the growth of school age children and young people in primary or secondary care. It includes guidance on the onset and progression of puberty, a BMI centile lookup, an adult height predictor and a mid parental height comparator.

Growth charts

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UK-WHO growth charts - childhood and puberty close monitoring (CPCM)

Published in June 2013, this is a modification of the main school age chart for use in children with growth or nutritional problems and will be ideal for use in specialist clinics and special schools.

Growth charts

Adolescent health

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UK-WHO growth charts - Down Syndrome, 0-18 years

The 2011 growth charts are jointly badged by RCPCH and DSMIG and are representative of healthy children with Down Syndrome living in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Growth can be charted from term to 18 years.

Neurodisability

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Growth charts

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UK-WHO growth charts - guidance for health professionals

The UK-WHO growth charts provide a description of optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children. Anyone who measures a child, plots or interprets charts should be suitably trained, or be supervised by someone qualified to do so. Here are some resources for healthcare professionals about the charts ...

Growth charts

Infant health

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UK-WHO growth charts - neonatal and infant close monitoring (NICM)

This chart is designed for plotting very preterm infants and those with significant early health problems such as weight faltering form 23 weeks gestation to 2 years corrected age. It was formerly called the Low Birth Weight chart.

Neonatal medicine

Growth charts

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Ulster Paediatric Society

A paediatric medical society based in Northern Ireland, with full membership open to all paediatric medical practitioners.