This report sets out the findings from an independent evaluation of the Great Weight Debate that invited all Londoners to share their views on how children in the capital could be supported to lead healthier lives. The Great Weight Debate aimed to raise awareness of the levels of childhood obesity in London and provide an opportunity to […]
Helping improve care for people who are homeless We have worked with Pathway to create a training package for GP receptionists and practice managers. People who are homeless have told us that strict access requirements – such as being asked to provide proof of address and ID – are a key barrier to them accessing primary […]
Many local, regional and national services work to support the physical and mental health of people who are experiencing homelessness, including support with finding emergency housing and protecting anyone at risk of abuse, harm or neglect. NHS staff can support patients who are currently homeless by signposting them to services or putting patients in touch […]
This report tells the stories and experiences of healthcare from the perspective of people who are currently homeless across London. The findings of the report are presented in chapters relating to different areas of healthcare delivery. Many of the topics highlighted, and stories told, do however have cross cutting themes that can apply to other […]
This commissioning guidance, revised April 2019, aims to support commissioners in London’s clinical commissioning groups to improve health services for people who are homeless. It outlines 10 commitments for improving health outcomes for homeless people in London. Commissioners can use these commitments as guiding principles in their work to improve services. Each commitment includes ideas […]
This document is intended to enable schools to manage children and young people with epilepsy effectively in an early years or school setting. Recommendations and guidelines contained within are derived from clinical practices and from contributions from stakeholders across London. The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced a legal duty on schools to look after children […]
Young people generate ideas for tackling childhood obesity More than 60 young people from across London attended our Healthy London Hackathon at City Hall on Saturday 28 January. The 14-17 year-olds discussed how London makes it harder to be healthy, brainstormed ideas for making London healthier for children and young people, and then worked in […]
Recommendations for transforming London’s health and care for London’s children and young people. The purpose of this guide is to support the development of accessible, consistent and effective care for children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis in London. It contains seven recommendations, alongside indicative timelines, for commissioners and providers to implement to […]
During the October half term we took our Great Weight Debate roadshow across London. Watch a snapshot of the week and some of the ideas people had for helping children in London lead healthier lives. We heard from hundreds of Londoners including parents, children, young people, grandparents, carers and teachers. Have your say by completing […]
This section has information and links for additional early intervention programmes that are closely linked to emotional wellbeing and mental health. Each of these interventions has been evaluated and been rated (1-5) by the Early Intervention Foundation as follows: Evidence rating: Higher ratings are where the research evidence is strongest. A low rating does not […]