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COVID-19

From early 2020, we looked at the risks and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. We produced guidance around health services, the paediatric workforce, training and CPD. This page includes resources that may continue to be useful.
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Managing viral RTIs

Our recommendations (updated autumn 2023) on the management of children with viral respiratory tract infections in hospital settings aim to support clinicians in partnership with local infection prevention control teams. Our guidance on COVID-19 treatments is summarised here.
Guidance
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Restoration and recovery of elective surgery in children

Our guidance (updated June 2022) informs practice with evidence to enable the recovery of children’s elective surgery.
Guidance
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Children and young people's views

Young people experienced the pandemic in so many ways. In 2020 and 2021, young people aged 16-25 formed the COVID-19 Book Club to review the evidence and give their insights.
Views and experiences

Other key resources

COVID-19 vaccination for children and young people
Planning paediatric staffing and rotas
Principles for conducting virtual consultations with children and young people
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All COVID-19 resources

You can find all our resources relating to the pandemic and its impact on members, children and young people, in our listing, including position statements, consultation responses and support for training and examinations.
All COVID-19 resources
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Winter planning

Our guidance, position statements and case studies aim to support members in different paediatric settings over the winter period. This includes recommendations on the management of children with viral respiratory tract infections such as RSV.
Winter planning resources