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The Department of Health have commenced a programme of work to develop a new Integrated Care System model to replace the existing commissioning processes in Northern Ireland (NI) once the regional Health and Social Care Board ceases to function. The consultation sought input on the associated draft ...

There are about 1,000 children and young people placed in secure settings at any one time on justice or welfare grounds. This cohort of children often have complex needs that span mental health, neurodevelopmental need, substance misuse, and physical health, which can be hard to reach through tradit...

In September 2019, RCPCH Scotland's Chair of the Child Protection Subcommittee responded to the Scottish Government Consultation on section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, focusing on the duty to notify aspect.

In May 2019 the RCPCH Child Protection Subcommittee (Scotland) responded to Equally Safe, a consultation on legislation to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault.

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...

In early 2021 we responded to NHS England and Improvement’s consultation on proposals to develop integrated care systems and their ways of working.

In May 2019 we responded to the NHS Confederation consultation "Defining the Role of Integrated Care Systems in Workforce Development". We welcome the role of Integrated Care Systems but raise concerns on the devolution of workforce planning and the finance-driven approach.

This page provides a best practice example for standard 4 of Facing the Future: Together for child health standards, which outlines education sessions at local GP (General Practitioner) surgeries provided by consultants and nurses from Tameside Hospital. GPs and practice nurses become more skilled a...

Decreased conscious level can be considered an acute neurological emergency. It is characterised by significant brain impairment, which needs a rapid and methodical approach to evaluation and treatment. Our NICE accredited 2015 evidence-based clinical guideline provides practitioners working acu...