News

What is STAMP?

Published: 09 June 2008

STAMP is a nurse administered tool that is quick and easy to use. It has been shown to be reliable in children admitted to hospital aged 2-16 years. Further studies are planned to demonstrate statistical validity in younger age groups and in the community setting.

Addressing social communication difficulties in children with autism

Published: 24 April 2008

The National Autistic Society (NAS) reports that in the UK there are over half a million people with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), equating to around one in every hundred individuals (www.nas.org.uk). It’s likely a much higher number remain undiagnosed.

DH: Tighter controls on baby milk

Published: 24 April 2008

The Department of Health and the Food Standards Agency have set out stricter controls on the promotion, labelling and composition of infant and follow-on formula.

Local authority pathfinders for short breaks announced

Published: 24 April 2008

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has launched a three-year programme aiming to transform short break services for disabled children. This represents a £370 million investment for local authorities that will extend to all of England from 2009.

Children’s Plan sets out ‘world class ambitions’ for England

Published: 24 April 2008

The new Department of Children, Schools and Families has launched a long term plan to improve schools and introduce a step-change in the way parents and families are supported. Measures include free childcare for two-year-olds from deprived areas and an overhaul of primary education curriculum for all.

WHO publishes first international standard for documenting the health of children

Published: 24 April 2008

The World Health Organization’s International classification of functioning, disability and health for children and youth (ICF-CY) confirms the importance of precise descriptions of children’s health status through a methodology that has long been standard for adults.

UPDATE: Guidelines for shared care for children with cancer

Published: 24 April 2008

The latest news from JEANETTE HAWKINS, member of the Paediatric Oncology Nurses Forum (PONF) Steering Group.

Updated guidance

Published: 13 February 2008

Managing children with health care needs: delegation of clinical procedure, training and accountability issues (pdf 51KB) available to download

Debating nurse education and future career pathways

Published: 16 November 2007

Two important consultation documents were published on 1 November; one on pre-registration education and the other on post-registration career pathways (England only). These consultations are part of the work around modernising nursing careers.

Support and information forum (SAIF) launched (31 August)

Published: 31 August 2007