Health and well being of children and young people
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a report following a review of sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) – the proposals put together by the NHS and local councils to meet the health needs of the local population. The review of 44 STPs in England found that: the majority contain little mention of the health and wellbeing needs of children, except in relation to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS); and the majority do not demonstrate appreciation of the life-long impact of poor health in childhood.
Source: RCPCH Date: 16 May 2017
Further information: State of child health short report: sustainability & transformation partnerships (PDF)