Tagged: RCPCH

Variation in care for children with epilepsy revealed in first UK-wide audit

About 1 in 200 children in the UK are affected by epilepsy – yet the standard of care they receive remains variable, according to the results of the UK’s first national audit of epilepsy care for children and young people. … Read more → – Variation in care for children with epilepsy revealed in first UK-wide audit

Published: 31 October, 2012 | In Publications guidance and research | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Results of the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit released

The quality of care for infants, children and young people with diabetes is at an eight-year high, according to the results of the largest ever paediatric diabetes audit published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Find out … Read more → – Results of the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit released

Published: 31 October, 2012 | In Publications guidance and research | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

New e-portal set to transform knowledge, skills and attitudes towards child mental health

A consortium of experts is to deliver a £2.2m educational and advice programme to improve mental health outcomes for children. Identifying and treating young people with mental health problems is set to be transformed with the announcement on 10 October … Read more → – New e-portal set to transform knowledge, skills and attitudes towards child mental health

Published: 31 October, 2012 | In Resources | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Reviews of paediatric and child health services

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Invited Review service aims to support healthcare organisations and clinical teams in resolving concerns about paediatric service provision, safety, training, compliance with standards, and proposals for paediatric reconfiguration or service design. … Read more → – Reviews of paediatric and child health services

Published: 21 September, 2012 | In Resources | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: Data ‘crucial’ to drive up standards

More premature babies are having their temperatures taken within an hour of being born, more are being screened and screened on time for serious eye conditions and more of their parents are being seen by senior staff within 24 hours … Read more → – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: Data ‘crucial’ to drive up standards

Published: 9 August, 2012 | In Publications guidance and research | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment