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CHR-UK was a UK-wide programme of work, systematically examining mortality and morbidity in children and young people between their 1st and 18th birthdays. This report is a retrospective epidemiological review of all-cause mortality in the four nations of the UK.

Clinicians specialising in child mental health promote mental wellbeing and work with children and families with mental health difficulties. Access the current syllabus for training in this clinical area, as well as the revised syllabus coming in August/September 2021.

Child modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) is a serious form of child maltreatment and can lead to lifelong physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and social consequences. These practice guidelines introduce MSHT as a significant health and public health concern, and address the role of ...

Here are some recommended online resources in child protection - for RCPCH members, clinicians, policymakers and parents/carers. You can access all links below.

The Companion is your handbook on all forms of child abuse. It covers child protection processes across the whole range of medical and social interactions: from examination, to identification, to referral, to court.

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.

We are launching a nationwide audit to provide a comprehensive understanding of the extent to which service delivery standards for conducting child protection medical assessments are implemented across the UK, and to explore whether current service delivery infrastructure supports teams to meet thes...

In August 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on its Clinical Pathway for Children and young People who have disclosed sexual abuse.

In 2018 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee Childhood obesity inquiry. We welcome the continued emphasis and scrutiny on childhood obesity and recommend further coordinated and innovative action.

These children require specific medical management. These standards are aimed at all healthcare professionals working in emergency care.