YPHSIG
Welcome to the home page of the Young People's Health Special Interest Group an association of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK.
The YPHSIG aims to raise the profile of young people's health and promote the development of high quality health services for young people in the UK. We are an association of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and membership is open to paediatricians and other healthcare professionals working with young people.
For further details on becoming a member of the Young People's Health Special Interest Group or to apply on line click here.
Joint Statement on Virtual Consultations
The YPHSIG have written a joint statement about virtual consultations with the AYPH and Adolescent Health Group for RCGP, endorsed by the RCPCH and RCGP.
The HEEADSSS App
The YPHSIG has developed an app which includes an aide memoire for the HEEADSSS adolescent psychosoclal assessment .
Adolescent Health Programme
E-learning modules free to NHS staff and UK medical students
Impact of COVID-19 on Young People
A collection of resources and research on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on young people