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What is health equity and why do children need it now more than …

WebIn its simplest form, child health equity is about ensuring every child has the best start in life and has the opportunity to live a long and healthy life, regardless of their …

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The role of the health visitor: where are we now

WebHealth visiting has been described as the backbone of early years services across the UK and the safety net around all families. This paper explores the role of …

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Speech, language and communication: a public health issue across …

WebGiving every child the best start in life is of primary importance in reducing health inequalities across the life course. Speech, language and communication …

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The social determinants of child health and inequalities in child

WebSocial factors have a profound impact on child health – they are the “causes of the causes”, creating social gradients and inequalities in almost all morbidities. The …

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The role of the school nurse in the UK: where are we now

WebIn the UK, school nurses play a crucial role in promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people, giving them the best start in life and supporting …

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A practical guide to assessing and investigating developmental delay

WebDevelopmental disorders remain a common presentation in children under 5 years of age. Early detection and interventions have been shown to improve the …

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Promoting children's health

WebPaediatricians have an important role in promoting children's health both at an individual case level but also in the wider community. The recently launched Healthy Child …

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Establishing good bone health in children

WebThe proposed benefits of establishing good bone health in children includes a reduced likelihood of fractures and optimization of peak bone mass that may lead to a reduction in …

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Using the new UK-WHO growth charts

WebThe Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has now published a complete set of growth charts for preterm infants up to adolescents for the purpose of surveillance and …

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The management of poisoning

WebThe challenge for the paediatrician is the identification of those children most at risk of significant morbidity and mortality and who might, therefore, benefit from management …

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Adverse childhood experiences

WebThe long term poor health outcomes in people who have experienced multiple adverse events in childhood have been well documented since the original CDC-Kaiser …

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Promoting secure attachment

WebAttachment is an infant's inherent drive to seek comfort from their caregiver, particularly at times of perceived threat. A child can show a number of attachment …

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The social determinants of child health

WebSocial determinants of health have long been recognised but their importance is often overlooked. Globally social determinants are responsible for most childhood …

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome: management and current concepts

WebNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a constellation of predominantly autonomic, neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms, is caused by neonatal …

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The Healthy Child Programme: how did we get here and where …

WebA Child Health Promotion programme has developed over the last century. Its remit and content has been revised and updated over the last 50 years. The current programme, …

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Paediatric blood sampling: how to improve your chances of …

WebMedicine is often described as ‘more of an art than science’. Part of the art of providing healthcare for children requires us to take blood samples. Taking blood from …

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Initial health assessments for unaccompanied asylum-seeking …

WebThere were 3,762 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) in the UK in 2021. UASC often have significant physical and mental health needs. They suffer …

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Transitions from care to adulthood: messages to inform practice

WebTransition is the process of moving from a child focussed system to an adult orientated system. It is complicated for all children and a well-recognised point of …

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Cultural influences and safeguarding children

WebThis article considers cultural influences in safeguarding children and discusses resources we can utilize to balance sensitivity to the family's cultural heritage, without …

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Dealing with acutely disruptive children in hospital

WebDisruptive children in a paediatric setting can be difficult to manage, can make treatment decisions more complex and put the young person, parents and staff at risk. Risks …

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