Blog post 16/07/2018Dr Lizzie Wortley
After years of progress, in March we reported that health outcomes for babies and young children in the UK are stalling in several key areas. In a guest blog, paediatrician Dr Lizzie Wortley shares her frustrations about it. What can she and others do to improve matters?
Blog post 15/03/2018Nigel EdwardsProfessor Russell Viner
Alongside our new report today, Nigel Edwards and Professor Russell Viner look at the UK's faltering progress on children’s health, and the importance of catching up with other countries on it.
Press release 15/03/2018
The first ever international analysis looking at UK child health measures over time shows that the UK is now stalling in several key areas like infant mortality and immunisation levels.
Report 24/12/2017Lucia KossarovaDr Ronny CheungDougal HargreavesEilís Keeble
Does a child's socioeconomic background affect rates of admissions to hospital for common conditions such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy?
Press release 24/12/2017
New research shows children from the poorest areas are consistently more likely to go to A&E and to need emergency hospital treatment.
Blog post 26/06/2017Dr Andrew Whittamore
What should be done about persistently high emergency admissions for children with asthma?
Blog post 15/05/2017Annamarie Hassall
How a localised approach hopes to address high infant emergency admissions.
Blog post 24/04/2017John CriddleIsobel Howe
A call for an integrated approach to care redesign for services for infants, children and young people.
Indicator update 03/05/2016Nora Cooke O'Dowd
A round-up of our latest indicator updates.
Blog post 16/11/2015Dr Mando Watson
Consultant paediatrician Dr Mando Watson discusses highlights and key learning from the QualityWatch annual conference.