An early summer break in gorgeous cultural Prague
Almost time for holidays but before we unwind the CYP Health
Outcome Forum has just published the report of its consultation process
This is an important document which I encourage you to read. It is a bold statement
on the parlous state of health care for CYP in the UK which builds on the earlier
work of Sir Ian Kennedy (2010).
Key points are
- · The recognition that no mandatory training for GP registrars has ill-served CYP who are 22% of the population and visit general practice at least 2x pa from aged 10 yrs and upto 4/5 x aged 15-19 yrs
- · They state that the current QOF is ‘a completely inadequate reflection of the workload of general practice and the potential quality gains that could be achieved ‘ (p. 15)
- · Aggregating data into ages sets of 0-19 years is unhelpful
- · Integrated (seamless care should be the gold standard
- · Young people need age appropriate services which should adhere to the You’re Welcome criteria
Recommendations
- · Extended and enhanced training in line with the RCGP bid
- · NICE and the NHS Commissioning Board to expand and prioritise the Quality Standards work programme as it applies to CYP
- · All GPs to be trained to work competently with YP
- · All NHS organizations to include CYP feedback in the evaluations of their services
I commend all those who took part in the production of this excellent
report. It offers clear direction for our future travel in order to make
general practice more youth-friendly
Enjoy your summer break!
Jane
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