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State of Child Health &Us 2019: Views from the RCPCH &Us network
We are proud to share voices from the RCPCH &Us network as part of the State of Child Health two years on reports.
Children and young people's voice
Through the RCPCH &Us programme, we work with children, young people and families to improve child health.
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Epilepsy12 &Us - voices from the RCPCH &Us network
Children and young people told us about their experiences of epilepsy care in our "clinic chats" - how they want to get in touch with services, the kind of support they want to receive, their best experiences and their ideas for the future. We worked with our Epilepsy12 Youth Advocates to produce a ...
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What do young people want in the NHS Long Term Plan?
Over 300 young people took part in workshops, events and activities to share their views on what would support their health and that of children and young people over the next 10 years. The full report from the consultation activity was shared with NHS England as part of the consultation in preparat...
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Winter pressures - views from children, young people and families
"What does the term, 'winter pressures' mean to you?" We put this question to children, young people and families. Here are some of their comments.
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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Health promotion and illness prevention
We look at how to recognise and optimise everyday opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.
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Ban sale of energy drinks to under 16's says UK’s top children’s doctor
15 November 2018
Professor Russell Viner has today urged the Government to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, and calls for "regulation and education" to protect against the hidden dangers to health from energy drinks.
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What about the emotional wellbeing of staff and patients? Planning for major incidents
1 November 2018
The threat of major incidents has increased anxiety among young people and emergency care health professionals. In this blog, we discuss the impact of major incidents on mental health and outline how health professionals can make sure they are prepared.
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Giving feedback about your health service as a child or young person
Want to give feedback about an experience at your hospital or clinic and not sure where to start? Maybe you have had bad treatment, or didn’t understand what was said to you or didn’t feel right? Watch our video to find out how to give feedback, and download our template letter and example letter.
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"Generation-defining decisions": two party conferences and a Long-Term Plan
23 October 2018
In his latest blog, Russell reflects on this year’s party conferences and the fight to prioritise child health.
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Focus magazine for members - autumn 2018
9 October 2018
Read about child health and the political landscape, the new ICYP Engagement committee, new course series, neonatal care findings and more…