Patient experience

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NI Executive Children and Young People’s Strategy 3 Year Delivery Plan - consultation response

In 2021 the Department of Education published the overarching 10 Year Children and Young People’s Strategy (2020 – 2030) on behalf of the NI Executive. Subsequently, in 2022, the Executive produced an initial draft three Year Delivery Plan (2021-24) and published for public consultation.

Health policy

Participation

Children and young people voice

Wellbeing for children and young people

Quality improvement

Society

Poverty

News

Response to the NHS Race and Health Observatory report

14 February 2022

On Monday, 14 February 2022, the NHS Race and Health Observatory published a rapid review of ethnic inequalities in healthcare and within the NHS workforce.

News

The PERFORM project wins the PIER award

10 May 2021

With support from NIHR, we have run the Paediatric Involvement and Engagement in Research (PIER) award for the second year now to recognise multi-disciplinary teams that involve and engage children and young people in their research. Here, we speak with the winning team about their project.

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How are we doing? Help us improve your diabetes healthcare

Our survey enables patients and parents to provide structured feedback, to have their say in how their paediatric diabetes service can better meet their needs, as well as affirm and acknowledge good care. As of 2 January, the survey is currently closed.

Diabetes

Patient experience

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Digital by default or digital divide? Virtual healthcare consultations with young people 10 – 25 years

One effect of COVID-19 has been the rise in remote consultations. This joint statement, developed in September 2020, outlines some of the issues that need to be considered when undertaking virtual consultations with young people.

News

Message from the President - 3 August

3 August 2020

Russell has heard from many members with concerns for at-risk and vulnerable children in this period, and we're now seeking your insights. He also welcomes the UK government's recent announcement about obesity and junk food advertising, but we need to understand how people's lives are and see the de...

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Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people - principle statement

The purpose of this principle statement is to: 1. Clarify our position on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to eliminate discrimination and stigma 2. Understand the needs of LGBTQ+ children and young people 3. Support health professionals in their role of providing support to LGBTQ+ children and young ...

Children and young people voice

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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COVID-19 &Us - views from RCPCH &Us

RCPCH &Us is working with young people to reflect on their experiences of COVID-19 and the lockdown. This will help inform future planning for times of national crisis such as a natural disaster, another pandemic, terrorist incident or other cause of nationwide disruption.

Mental health

COVID-19

Reset, Restore, Recover

Adolescent health

Participation

Children and young people voice

RCPCH &Us

Patient experience

Wellbeing for children and young people

Resource

Health diary and stay at home activities for children and young people

In 2020 RCPCH &Us created some things to do when staying at home, for example due to national lockdowns. We have a health diary to write or draw your questions or feelings between appointments. And an activity pack so you can help the NHS and entertained (plus get a certificate!).

COVID-19

Children and young people voice

RCPCH &Us

Patient experience

Resource

Suspected side effect from a medicine - how to report

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) “Yellow Card Scheme” is the UK system for collecting and monitoring information on suspected safety concerns or incidents involving side effects to medicines (also known as adverse drug reactions or ADRs) and medical devices.

Drugs and medicines

Patient experience

Patient safety