Implementing the NHS-10-Year Plan: HPIG briefing
The Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG) has welcomed the Government’s Ten-Year Health Plan and its ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children ever. Its latest briefing sets out how a robust implementation plan is needed to fundamentally reprioritise the way babies, children and young people are served by the health […]
Read the second edition of our research newsletter – spotlight on Leeds Children’s Hospital
Welcome to the second edition of our newly newsletter, focused on connecting children’s hospital research across the country. In issue two, we are shining the spotlight on one of member trust’s, Leeds Children’s Hospital, learning about some of their ongoing work, including transforming allergy care, cancer and diabetes. Plus, we share updates on new research […]
MHRA confirms paracetamol in pregnancy remains safe
Recent claims have suggested that paracetamol (called Tylenol in America) is not safe to take during pregnancy. Additional claims have suggested that MMR vaccinations may cause autism. There is no evidence to support either of these claims. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer, Medicines Health and Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: “Patient safety is our top […]
Royal Colleges supporting school attendance
As children and young people return to school, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has come together with the Royal College of Nursing to brief their members on the role of healthcare practitioners in promoting school attendance. School attendance is falling across the UK and the NHS can play an important […]
Ukraine clinical staff reflect on their study programme in England
Clinical staff from Ukraine completed their four-week study programme in June and have now returned home. The eight-strong group received specialist training across six English hospital trusts, learning from NHS teams in intensive care, neurorehabilitation and sleep. Two of the group documented their time at different trusts and have been sharing learning, insights and […]
CHA Highly Commended in national awards ceremony
The Children’s Hospital Alliance is thrilled to have been Highly Commended at this year’s Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Health and Care Analytics at the Statistical Excellence awards ceremony in London. Named in honour of Florence Nightingale, the Royal Statistical Society’s first female fellow and a pioneer of data visualisation, this award celebrates data […]
CHA response to National Play Report
We welcome the publication of the National Play Report. Play is vitally important for children, helping them to learn and develop new skills. It can also help with physical and mental health and provide opportunities for exercise, fresh air and bonding with parents, carers and siblings. It has a positive impact on childhoods and sets […]
CHA response to NHS 10-Year Health Plan
Alexandra Norrish, managing director of the Children’s Hospital Alliance (CHA), said: “We welcome the publication of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and its ambition to improve health outcomes across the country. “Increased access to NHS dentistry, tackling the causes of excess weight, improving mental health support and better early years support for families are all […]
NHS hosts Ukraine clinicians
Children’s clinicians from hospitals in Ukraine, including areas which have seen significant shelling, are being trained by the NHS, as part of a four-week paediatric rehabilitation training programme. The eight-strong group will receive specialist training across six English hospital trusts, learning from NHS teams in intensive care, neurorehabilitation and sleep. They will then return to […]
Building for the future – palliative care
Building palliative care for the future Palliative care for children and families plays a vital role in supporting those with life-limiting conditions. But services – delivered by hospitals, hospices and community services – are under strain. The Children’s Hospital Alliance has highlighted the importance of palliative care and what’s needed for the future as part […]