Consultation responses

We respond to consultations so that we can influence and advocate for improvements in child health in all four UK nations. We work with members and children and young people to ensure our responses are accurate and in line with the latest evidence.

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Future Planning Model for Northern Ireland – Consultation response

The Department of Health have commenced a programme of work to develop a new Integrated Care System model to replace the existing commissioning processes in Northern Ireland (NI) once the regional Health and Social Care Board ceases to function. The consultation sought input on the associated draft ...

Health policy

Public health

Health inequalities

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Integrated care systems in England - consultation response

In early 2021 we responded to NHS England and Improvement’s consultation on proposals to develop integrated care systems and their ways of working.

Service design

Integrated care

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The future of primary care in Scotland - consultation response

In August 2019 RCCPH Scotland responded to the Scottish Government Health and Sport Committee Inquiry, The future of primary care in Scotland.

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Human trafficking (Scotland) - consultation response

In September 2019, RCPCH Scotland's Chair of the Child Protection Subcommittee responded to the Scottish Government Consultation on section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, focusing on the duty to notify aspect.

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The Future Doctor: Call for Evidence - consultation response

In September 2019 we responded to a call for evidence from Health Education England on The Future Doctor – What do the NHS, patients and the public require from 21st-century doctors?

Health policy

Participation

Children and young people's voice

Research

Service design

Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Facing the Future - care outside the hospital

Facing the Future - emergency care

Facing the Future - ongoing heath needs

Society

Workforce

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Integrated Care Systems in Workforce Development England - consultation response

In May 2019 we responded to the NHS Confederation consultation "Defining the Role of Integrated Care Systems in Workforce Development". We welcome the role of Integrated Care Systems but raise concerns on the devolution of workforce planning and the finance-driven approach.

Service design

Integrated care

Workforce

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Care of unaccompanied migrant children and child victims of modern slavery – consultation response

We responded to the Department for Education in 2017 with recommendations that child health professionals be included in the assessment process to determine whether a child is the victim of modern slavery and human trafficking. Government must allocate more financial resource in order for Local Auth...

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Contracting arrangements for Integrated Care Providers – consultation response

We responded to NHS England in 2018 welcoming a contract that provides a more seamless and holistic framework in which to bring together primary care, hospital and community services and health services being delivered in partnership with local authorities.

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NHS Long Term Plan - Mental health

We have submitted evidence to NHS England on how mental health should be considered within the Long Term Plan. Our response focuses on the mental health needs, support and services available for the 0-25 age group.