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Heatwave Plan for England published
Published: 23 May 2013
Public Health England has published the Heatwave Plan for 2013 to raise organisational, public and professional awareness of the potential dangers to health from severe hot weather.
RCGP: Commissioning a good child health service
Published: 15 May 2013
A new guide 'Commissioning a good child health service,' http://www.rcgp.org.uk/child-health that has been published by Royal College of GPs in conjunction with the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Administering subcutaneous methotrexate for inflammatory arthritis. RCN guidance - new edition
Published: 02 May 2013
This evidence-based guidance has been developed to help support practitioners in the safe and confident administration of subcutaneous methotrexate for a number of rheumatological conditions, in a variety of health care settings, community environments and at home. The publication contains separate guidance for adults and children, and covers some key areas such as risk management; supply, storage and disposal; and patient education and training. It also has a comprehensive framework to help patients administer treatment at home.
Help us identify priorities for acne treatment research
Published: 02 May 2013
Did you know that acne receives very little research funding in the UK even though it is one of the commonest skin diseases?
Disabled Childrens Charter
Published: 01 May 2013
Every Disabled Child Matters and The Children’s Trust, Tadworth have launched a Disabled Children’s Charter for Health and Wellbeing Boards. Health and Wellbeing Boards are important new bodies that play a key role in the new health system, bringing together leaders from across health and social care to work together to improve the health and wellbeing of their local population and reduce health inequalities. The Charter asks Health and Wellbeing Boards to meet 7 commitments to improve the services provided to disabled children and their families and to work in partnership with them to do so.
Help for NHS staff to spot signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and young people
Published: 01 May 2013
HeadSmart: be brain tumor is a national campaign based on an NHS Evidence-accredited, RCPCH endorsed guideline
Help for NHS staff to spot and support trafficking victims
Published: 24 April 2013
More victims of human trafficking will be identified and offered better support thanks to new training and advice launched by Public Health Minister Anna Soubry.
CYP Strategic Planning Day 25th September 2012
Published: 22 April 2013
CYP Strategic Planning Day 25th September 2012