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Social prescribing for children in hospital - CYP Now
A successful pilot project highlights to policymakers the benefits of social prescribing for young people in healthcare settings Evidence on the effectiveness of social prescribing has tended to focus on the impact it has for people in community settings.
We must improve mental healthcare for children
Opinion Previous Next Kath Evans Director of babies, children and young people’s (BCYP) nursing, Barts Health NHS Trust, North East London Integrated Care Board Without specialist input from children’s nurses, mental health services are failing to meet young people’s needs Readers of this journal will need no convincing that nursing makes a difference in society.
We must do better for children receiving mental healthcare
Without specialist input from children’s nurses, mental health services are failing to provide care that champions young people’s rights and developmental needs Readers of this journal will need no convincing that nursing makes a difference in society. When nurses are trained and educated to meet the population’s needs, their knowledge, skill, compassion and expert care result in transformational care that contributes to desired outcomes.
New guidance is live for babies, children and young people | #TeamBartsHealth blogs-Barts Health NHS Trust
New guidance is live for babies, children and young people Hello my name is Kath Evans, director of children’s nursing at Barts Health and a member of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline committee.
Improving maternity services is a marathon, not a sprint
NHS England’s Experience of Care Lead for Maternity, Infants, Children and Young People reflects on how two recent projects have helped services move forward to embed a spirit of continuous improvement and listening: I’m a marathon runner. I’m not a very fast one and have only done one before but I’m now in training for the Loch Ness Marathon next month.
An evaluation of the NHS England Youth Forum
To use qualitative data collection approaches to enhance insight and understanding of the NHS England Youth Forum, including its role, value and potential effects. A qualitative evaluation research approach was used. Two focus groups were conducted: one with five young people from the NHS England Youth Forum and another with five members of the Adult Reference Group that supports the forum’s work.
Engaging young people who have long-term conditions in their care
Children and young people are increasingly becoming involved in decisions surrounding their individual care and the design and delivery of their services. Although taking ownership of health conditions is advantageous for patients, this approach to care is not systematically embedded in all trusts. Kath Evans et al discuss findings from recent reports and outline the work of the NHS Youth Forum.
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