Information relating to the NHS CYP Transformation Programme
Please see the latest information and updates from the CYP Transformation Programme:
1. RCPCH Report – State of Child Health | RCPCH
This recently published report presents an overview into the current state of child health across each nation of the UK via a set of 12 indicators. It combines the insight of paediatricians and voice of children and young people with an analysis of the latest evidence to set out key actions for decision makers.
2. The Diabetes: Children and Young Adults (CYA) – Getting It Right First Time – GIRFT has been published
The report brings together the findings from the GIRFT systems review of diabetes care for children and young adults (CYA) aged 0-25 across all 42 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). It presents three overarching GIRFT recommendations for ICBs to address the structural foundations required to reduce unwarranted variation and create the conditions needed for sustainable improvement. Together with an improvement roadmap of actionable steps, which serves as a toolkit for provider teams, clinical networks, charitable partners, and ICBs seeking to accelerate local improvement and deliver high-quality, equitable, age responsive care across the 0-25 pathway.
3. Children and Young People’s National Diabetes Network: Delivery Plan to 2030
The Children and Young People’s National Diabetes Network has published its Delivery Plan to 2030, setting out a shared vision and practical roadmap for improving diabetes care for children and young people across England and Wales over the next five years. Central to the plan is a commitment to reducing unwarranted variation and tackling health inequalities, ensuring equitable access to high-quality care regardless of where a child or young person lives. The Delivery Plan aligns with national priorities and provides a framework for local, regional and national partners to work together to improve outcomes for children and young people living with diabetes. Further information and the full Delivery Plan are available via the link below.
National Diabetes Network Delivery Plan to 2030 – National Network
4. New eLearning to help schools support pupils with sickle cell and thalassaemia
NHS England has launched two new eLearning resources to help teachers and schools increase their awareness and understanding of sickle cell and thalassaemia. The resources provide practical guidance, real‑life scenarios, animations and template care plans. To mark their launch, NHS England will host two webinars for teachers, providing an opportunity to find out more and ask questions.
Join the thalassaemia webinar on 22 September and the sickle cell webinar on 29 September.
Prevalence of these conditions is growing, affecting thousands of young people across England, and schools play a vital role in providing a nurturing and inclusive environment.
