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Epilepsy12 - 2023 Quality Improvement Case Studies

The Epilepsy12 audit supports continuous improvement activities within paediatric epilepsy services in England and Wales. We aim to improve clinical outcomes and reduce variation in care quality for children and young people with epilepsy.

Course

How to Manage: Refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people - online

07 June 2023

This course aims to increase awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence to assess and manage the health needs of accompanied and unaccompanied refugee and asylum-seeking children (AURASC) across medical settings.

Wellbeing for children and young people

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RCPCH Invited Reviews Service - how a review can help and our processes

The Invited Reviews Service delivers clinically led peer reviews to healthcare organisations when they need independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on the clinical services and quality of care they provide. Invited Reviews aim to provide a safe space for active listening, and...

Measurement and performance

Models of care

Service planning

Course

Dermatology for Paediatricians 22nd Annual Course

12 June 2023

This course will help delegates to develop an approach to the management of common paediatric skin disorders and how to recognise rare and complex conditions that require specialist referral. Delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams.

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Transforming and modernising planned care and reducing waiting lists - consultation response

In June 2022 we responded to the Health & Social Care Committee’s request for evidence on the Welsh Government Plan to Transform Planned Care and Reduce Waiting Lists.

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Meeting the mental health needs of children and young people in acute hospitals: these patients are all our patients

The pandemic has exacerbated already existing pressures on services caring for children and young people presenting with mental ill health. Regardless of where children and young people present to care or what their specific health needs are, we must work together to ensure they receive the highest ...

News

RCPCH responds to CQC children and young people’s survey 2020

9 December 2021

The Care Quality Commission has published a two-yearly survey of children and young people’s inpatient experiences covering November 2020 to January 2021 - RCPCH responds.

News

RCPCH responds to the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) report on paediatric waiting lists

19 October 2021

Today, the RCPCH responds to this NICCY report which examined the length of time children and young people are waiting to access appointments, the current reporting systems, the impact of delayed care and factors which contribute to paediatric waiting times across Northern Ireland.

News

Information about Becton Dickinson Blood Specimen Collection Portfolio supply disruption

13 August 2021

NHSE has published recommended actions in light of a supply disruption in relation to Becton Dickinson (BD) on their Blood Specimen Collection Portfolio.

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Rights to access healthcare for migrant and/or undocumented children

This guidance highlights the barriers that currently exist for certain migrant and/or undocumented children with regards to access to healthcare and attainment of a healthy life. This is in the context of recent increase in efforts to charge certain migrant and/or undocumented groups using NHS servi...

Wellbeing for children and young people

Safeguarding

Child protection

Refugee