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Adverse childhood experiences – consultation response
In 2017 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into evidence-based early-years intervention.
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Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in children - online learning
This course helps healthcare professionals assess and manage children who present with possible bacterial meningitis and/or meningococcal septicaemia.
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Breastfeeding in the UK - position statement
The UK has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Europe. We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that are conducive to breastfeeding, as well as promotion, advice and support to new mothers. Our messages and recommendations in this statement are specific to the UK.
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Child Protection Evidence - Early years neglect
Child Protection Evidence is a resource available for clinicians across the UK and internationally to inform clinical practice, child protection procedures and professional and expert opinion in the legal system. This systematic review evaluates the literature on early years neglect.
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Child Protection Standing Committee updates
Below are summary updates from this committee, which is responsible for championing the safeguarding agenda for children and young people and meets three times a year.
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Child sexual assault pathway for Scotland- consultation response
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.
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Children’s Cancer Services in England – consultation response
In 2019 we responded to NHS England’s consultation on cancer services for children, teenagers and young adults. While we welcomed the direction of travel we identified a number of areas for improvement.
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Communicating the aims and outputs of the NNAP effectively to parents and families - a case study for NNAP
This case study was included in the 2017 National Neonatal Audit Programme annual report to highlight how a neonatal unit has used its results from the National Neonatal Audit Programme as a basis to identify and implement local quality improvement activities. You can download the full case study be...
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Diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants less than two months old - clinical guideline
This NICE accredited evidence-based clinical guideline provides recommendations on the diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants from 37 weeks corrected gestation (post menstrual) to two months of age (post term). It is for all UK paediatric and neonatal health care practitioners ...
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Emotional Abuse and Emotional Neglect - online learning
These can be some of the hardest issues for health and social care professionals to deal with in terms of safeguarding children. Being able to recognise and manage emotional abuse and neglect in a coordinated multiagency approach can ensure children get the help and support they need.