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�� responds to new child mortality study

3 May 2018

English under 5's are one and half times more likely to die than those living in Sweden. �� responds to new paper published in Lancet.

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DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

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Healthy Child Programme - online learning

This essential, award-winning eLearning resource covers health promotion and common child health issues from infancy to adulthood.

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UK-WHO growth charts - Down Syndrome, 0-18 years

The 2011 growth charts are jointly badged by �� and DSMIG and are representative of healthy children with Down Syndrome living in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Growth can be charted from term to 18 years.

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UK-WHO growth charts - 2-18 years

These charts are based on WHO Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children. They are used to assess the growth of school age children and young people in primary or secondary care, and include guidance on the onset and progression of puberty, a BMI centil...

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UK-WHO growth charts - childhood and puberty close monitoring (CPCM)

These charts are based on WHO Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children. They are modified from the school age charts (2-18 years) and intended for children with growth or nutritional problems and in specialist clinics and special schools.

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UK-WHO growth charts - neonatal and infant close monitoring (NICM)

These charts are based on WHO Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children. They are designed for plotting very preterm infants and those with significant early health problems such as weight faltering, from 23 weeks gestation to 2 years corrected age.

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�� &Us promotional materials

�� &Us works with children, young people and families across the UK to improve child health. Our postcards and poster help us reach more families and child health professionals, so together we can make a difference.

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State of Child Health &Us 2018: Views from the �� &Us network

This special report brings together views of children, young people and families looking at key themes from our flagship report. These include poverty, mental health, communication, PSHE (personal, social and health education), LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) and children’s rights.

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Understand 101 tool - �� &Us

The 'Understand' model is designed for healthcare professionals to think about the why, how and what every time they work with children and young people.

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