Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum next steps

Christine Lenehan Co chair

Children & Young People’s Health Outcomes Strategy Why the need?

If UK healthcare was equivalent to best in Europe

• 5 children /day would survive• 1600+ / year would not die• >100,000 life years saved each yearMost of which would be as productive

adults

Who we are

• Membership of 50+ • Drawn from representative organisations • Across Health , Education , Social Care ,

Statutory and Voluntary Sector and Parents• Childrens Commissioner is a member • Developing engagement strategy for Children

and Young People • Working to Key Principles

Children & Young People’s Health Outcomes Report – Key Principles

• The voice of children and young people• Healthcare provision through a child friendly

lens,• The need to adopt a life-course approach,• Building resilience and self-esteem in children

and young people • Integrated care• Create confidence in the new system

Key Themes

Health Promotion & Illness PreventionAcute illnessLong term conditions,Disability & Palliative CareMental Health

Cross cutting Issues 1TransitionWorkforceIntegrationGeneral practiceCommissioning

Cross cutting Issues 2International outcomesEvidenceCYP and families voices

SafeguardingInequalitiesMedicinesLearning disabilities

‘No decision about me without me’

Life Cycle

Premature/ LBWEarly YearsSchool childTeenagerYoung Adult

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH OUTCOME FORUM:

Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum

Pathway Groups Cross Cutting Groups Areas of Expertise

Mental Health Transition International outcomesAcute illness Workforce EvidenceLTMC Integration CYP and families voicesDisability/Palliative care

General Practice Safeguarding0-5 Public Health Commissioning Inequalities5-19 Public Health Medicines

Learning disabilities andchallenging behaviours

Where do we fit ?

• We are an independent body providing expert advice and constructive challenge into the system

• We are focused on achieving the best health outcomes

• The co chairs are honorary members of the Children and Young Peoples Board

• There are 4 meetings a year including an annual summit

Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum

Wider initiatives we are engaged with – The Health Intelligence Network– The CMO report 2012– Children and Winterbourne View – HealthWatch through my role

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