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CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today, we’re launching #ChildCancerSmart alongside campaign ambassador @dramirkhangp.bsky.social - an evidence-based public and professional awareness campaign to improve #EarlyDiagnosis of cancer in children and teenagers aged up to 18 🩵🎗️

Find out more at cclg.org.uk/childcancers...

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CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Cancer is the biggest killer by disease in the UK of children and teenagers. Too many are waiting longer than necessary to be diagnosed ‼️ Research shows that while some are diagnosed quickly after showing symptoms, many may take months or years - we want to close this gap 👇

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CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Aug 8

We want #HealthcareProfessionals to consider the question: 'Could it be cancer?'

If a child has 3 persistent symptoms, 3 GP visits, or 3 weeks of unexplained symptoms, it might be time to call your local on-call paediatrician 📞

cclg.org.uk/childcancers...

#ChildCancerSmart

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CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Aug 19

3 persistent symptoms, 3 GP visits or 3 weeks of unexplained symptoms? We want #HealthcareProfessionals to consider: 'Could it be cancer?'

#ChildCancerSmart Dissemination Lead, @drbobphillips.bsky.social, explains more about our evidence-based approach.

🔗 bit.ly/4lno0Kh

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Sep 1

September the 1st marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Early diagnosis is key.

Are you Child Cancer Smart?

#CCAM

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Around 1 in 500 children in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer by age 14. This #CCAM, we’re highlighting #ChildCancerSmart, sharing information about how diagnoses are made and what support is available for families 🎗️

Find out more and get involved at bit.ly/45JBdsi

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Ashley Ball-Gamble @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social · Aug 7

Pleased to launch #ChildCancerSmart today, aiming to speed up diagnosis of cancer in children and young people through raising awareness with the public and equipping professionals with tools and resources to help them with diagnosis

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today, we’re launching #ChildCancerSmart alongside campaign ambassador @dramirkhangp.bsky.social - an evidence-based public and professional awareness campaign to improve #EarlyDiagnosis of cancer in children and teenagers aged up to 18 🩵🎗️

Find out more at cclg.org.uk/childcancers...

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Ashley Ball-Gamble @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social · Aug 7

It follows several years of research, including a population-based observational study and a lot of systematic reviews, to ensure we have, for the first time, a sound evidence base and a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer and the pathways to diagnosis.

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Ashley Ball-Gamble @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social · Aug 7

Huge thanks to everyone involved, not least CCLG Early Diagnosis Fellow @headsmartfellow.bsky.social, all of the team involved in this, the children, young people and families who have contributed, and @dramirkhangp.bsky.social for helping to spread the word!

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Aug 8

Absolutely delighted to see the Child Cancer Smart campaign launch today.

A campaign steeped in evidence aiming to raise awareness and accelerate diagnosis for all children and young people with cancer.

Huge thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today, we’re launching #ChildCancerSmart alongside campaign ambassador @dramirkhangp.bsky.social - an evidence-based public and professional awareness campaign to improve #EarlyDiagnosis of cancer in children and teenagers aged up to 18 🩵🎗️

Find out more at cclg.org.uk/childcancers...

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Aug 3

Awhhh happy 25 year anniversary of being Dr Hannah ❤️

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Jun 23

New edition of Milestones is here! This issue all about progressing in paediatrics - with tips on Tier 2 Shifts, the portfolio pathway and new PCHCF curriculum.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/membership/m...

@sebjgray.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @hannahbaynes.bsky.social

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · Jun 23

🏆 RCEM's QIP Competition for 2028-2033 is open! 🏆

Are you a passionate RCEM member with an area of Emergency Care that you believe needs to be prioritised to improve patient care?

Then submit your idea here! - tinyurl.com/5b72np5m

Read more about the competition here: tinyurl.com/bdz5j3wu

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Jun 23

Another fantastic issue of Milestones showcasing how to ‘progress in paediatrics’ whichever route you take.

Thank you to James and to everyone who contributed, we wouldn’t be able to do this without you. Please get in touch if you would like to pen something for future issues!

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Jun 23

New edition of Milestones is here! This issue all about progressing in paediatrics - with tips on Tier 2 Shifts, the portfolio pathway and new PCHCF curriculum.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/membership/m...

@sebjgray.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @hannahbaynes.bsky.social

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Jun 23

Really proud to have been a part of this team and to sign off with my final editorial comment on such a great edition!

As always - there are some absolute gems to watch out for in here, so well worth reading from cover to cover.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed and continues to do so!

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Jun 23

New edition of Milestones is here! This issue all about progressing in paediatrics - with tips on Tier 2 Shifts, the portfolio pathway and new PCHCF curriculum.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/membership/m...

@sebjgray.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @hannahbaynes.bsky.social

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Jun 23

We will miss you so much James, thank you for all you’ve done for Milestones! X

Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · May 30

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

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The Lancet Reg Health-Europe @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social · May 29

NOW ONLINE @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social: times and routes to diagnosis for children and young people with cancer across the UK, in the Childhood Cancer Diagnosis study (CCD), reported by ‪@headsmartfellow.bsky.social‬ and colleagues #earlydiagnosis
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Quantifying diagnostic intervals and routes to diagnosis for children and young people with cancer in the UK (Childhood Cancer Diagnosis study, CCD): a population-based observational study

This study highlights equal access to diagnosis for sex, ethnicity and IMD, but disparities for age and diagnostic groups. These data will inform professional and public health strategies and health p...

www.thelancet.com

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Ashley Ball-Gamble @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social · May 28

It's great to be able to share the results of the landmark Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Study years of work! The aim was for us to quantify diagnostic intervals and referral routes for CYP (0-18) with cancer. (1/7)

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · May 28

📢 News: The Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Study, led by Dr Sharna Shanmugavadivel, has found that young people with certain types of cancer are facing lengthy times to diagnosis 🎗

Find out more at bit.ly/3Hg0rVl

#ChildCancerSmart #EarlyDiagnosis @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

Children and young people are waiting longer than necessary for cancer diagnosis, according to new research

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that young people suffering from certain types of cancer, such as bone tumours, are experiencing lengthy times to diagnosis.

bit.ly

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · May 28

Delighted to see the @nihr funded CCD study published today in @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social

Lots to celebrate: sex, ethnicity and IMD does not impact time to diagnosis for CYP w cancer.

But also lots to improve: young people and certain diagnostic groups need urgent attention.

#earlydiagnosis

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association @cclguk.bsky.social · May 28

📢 News: The Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Study, led by Dr Sharna Shanmugavadivel, has found that young people with certain types of cancer are facing lengthy times to diagnosis 🎗

Find out more at bit.ly/3Hg0rVl

#ChildCancerSmart #EarlyDiagnosis @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

Children and young people are waiting longer than necessary for cancer diagnosis, according to new research

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that young people suffering from certain types of cancer, such as bone tumours, are experiencing lengthy times to diagnosis.

bit.ly

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Prof. Damian Roland @damianroland.bsky.social · Mar 18

Recording of my talk to the institute of Health Visiting 👇

Prof. Damian Roland @damianroland.bsky.social · Mar 18

“Emergency Department (ED) attendances reflect inequalities in society and the systems response to them.

Understanding, and addressing, underlying reasons for ED attendances will ultimately improve the long-term life chances of Children Young People”

ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Exclusive iHV Insights webinar recording is now open access - IHV

Exclusive iHV Insights webinar recording is now open access: The Public health role in reducing A&E attendances To help raise awareness of health visitors’ role in tackling the current crisis in urgen...

ihv.org.uk

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Emma Lim @ejlim.bsky.social · Mar 27

The Paeds round is RCPCH regular podcast & we are about to start season 2! I’m looking forward to talking to @sbdrysdale & Prof sir Andy Pollard on vaccination & covering oral health with @DrPeterDay & Dr Greig Taylor! Come find me #RCPCH25 @RCPCHtweets learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/podcasts/…

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Mar 26

@rcpch.bsky.social Check out the Children&Young People’s Acute Psychiatric & Psychosocial Emergencies (CYP APEx) simulation activities

A fantastic new course providing you with a risk matrix that will enable you to safely & effectively manage CYP in acute distress! #rcpch25

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Sharna @headsmartfellow.bsky.social · Mar 26

So pleased you love it. Please be in touch if there’s anything you’d like to pen for us. X

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Mar 21

The spring edition of #RCPCHMilestones explores how health professionals can come together to support children and young people – from navigating screen time to adopting a pro-play mindset.

www.rcpch.ac.uk/milestones

@sebjgray.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Mar 26

Call to action from Prof Lakhanpaul to support children:

“We really need to look at the child holistically, across sectors, provide wrap around services, and shift focus into the community to prevent problems”

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