Transition to adult

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RCPCH statement on the ruling in the judicial review, Bell v Tavistock

8 December 2020

We have carefully reviewed this court ruling, which addresses the consent of children and young people to the use of puberty suppressing drugs as part of the treatment of gender dysphoria. We consider that the ruling should not have implications for the general ethical or legal framework for childre...

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) annual reports

Our annual, national reports, 'Care processes and outcomes' highlight the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales. On this page you can download our latest and previous reports, and find links to our reports especially for parent...

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RCPCH responds to NHS England review of gender identity development services

3 February 2020

NHSE is conducting a review of the specification for this service and associated policies for 2020. It will also set up an independent expert group to make recommendations regarding the use of puberty suppressants and cross-sex hormones.

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Young people's experiences of health transition

We asked young people about their experiences of the health transition process. They highlighted where services have worked well to support them and their wishes for the future - to recognise individual needs, get support on mental health and much more.... This page brings together young people's vi...

Adolescent health

Transition to adult

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Health transition resources

This page provides guidance and resources for delivering an effective transition from children's to adults' health services. We highlight five key determinants that ensure young people are provided with high quality care throughout the transition process.

Learning disability or learning difficulty

Adolescent health

Transition to adult

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Best practice examples of health transition

The page highlights examples of good practice from across the UK of effective transition from children's to adults' health services.

Health policy

Adolescent health

Transition to adult

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Healthcare standards for children and young people in secure settings

There are about 1,000 children and young people held in secure settings at any one time. They are some of the most vulnerable, often suffering poor physical and mental health. These standards - first published in 2013, and refreshed in 2019 for England - help healthcare professionals, commissioners,...

Looked after children

Service design

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About the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit

The NPDA is performed annually in England and Wales. The sole aim is to provide information that leads to an improved quality of care for those children and young people affected by diabetes. We produce two reports: report on care processes (healthcare checks) and outcomes; and a report on hospital ...

Endocrinology

Primary care

Diabetes

Clinical guidelines and standards