Aim Children and young people (CYP) are over a quarter of our population but 100% of our future and must be considered in all aspects of our work in London. According to the 2020 CQC survey, only 47% of CYP feel they are involved in their healthcare decisions. How can we get this to 95%? […]
This clinical standard supports the vision of universal access whereby everyone receives quality health services that meet their specific needs.
The clinical standard is designed to be used by all those involved in improving health outcomes and quality of life, including eating, speaking and socialising, for autistic children and young people, and those with a learning disability in England.
It is accompanied by a supporting package of tools, resources, and modules to support the delivery of the oral healthcare assessment (either face to face or remote) and to support teams in the development of complementary tailored mouthcare plans.
With so many competing demands on the NHS, ensuring children and young people are a visible group receiving the focus they deserve cannot be neglected by the system. National leadership has a role in prioritising child health. Childhood isn’t deferrable and we all have a part to play in ensuring we provide a strong foundation […]
Contents Introduction BTS guideline for patient criteria and assessment APPENDIX 3: Assessment protocol for palliative oxygen page i35 Filling in the HOOF Sections Filling in the Part A HOOF Oxygen removal Good HOOF (Part A) guide for Primary Care and Out of Hours teams Nov 2020 Update This guide will support non-specialist teams who need […]
Contents How to complete the Grab and Go guide form Top tips for family and paid carers C0381 Use these guidance notes to help you complete the Grab and Go guide form The Grab and Go guide has been designed in partnership with people with learning disabilities, families and nurses. It gives the information that […]
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A neonatal intensive care nurse, a GP who champions work with community groups and prominent disability and learning disability advocates are among people from across the country appointed to a new forum which will support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. Building on the collaborative approach to developing the Long Term Plan, the NHS […]
Contents Additional funding Annex A – Community funding evaluation framework Annex B – Funding application template Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1217 To: CCG Accountable Officers Cc: GP practices PCN leads LVSs ICS system leaders LAs Regional Directors of Commissioning Regional Directors of Commissioning/ Finance 19 March 2021 Dear colleagues In our letter of […]
Rapid Diagnostic Centres (RDC), also known as Non-specific Symptoms Services (NSS), are for patients with symptoms that are concerning for malignancy but do not fit a tumour-specific pathway. Presentations may include weight loss, abdominal pain, other progressive pain or fatigue, where these are unexplained, or the clinician has a “gut feeling” about a possible serious […]
In a minority of cases, responsible officers may become aware of concerns or difficulties in relation to a doctor’s practice. These concerns may come to light through appraisal or clinical governance processes and may relate to one or more issues around conduct, performance or health. For a small number of individuals who may struggle to […]