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LAAC Postcard

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Accompanies the poster and gives more information on the health needs and rights of children and young people in and leaving care. Describes how the ASC(S) website can help

LAAC Poster

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An A4 poster guiding people to other sources of information on meeting the healthcare needs and rights of children and young people in and leaving care.

Young people in Hospital

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this booklet aims to help young people prepare for a hospital visit and answer some of the questions they may have. It also points them to other sources of help and information

Young People's EACH Charter

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An A7 pocket-sized booklet containing a young person’s version of the 10 healthcare rights of children and young people

Spring 2010

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Info on EACH Campaign launch; Young Parents Speak Out DVD; Manifesto and ASC(S) Projects

Help in Tayside for You and Your Baby

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info about useful organisations and websites, health information advice for young parents. Focused on Tayside but has relevant info for all young parents

Special Smiles Evaluation Executive Summary

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Special Smiles Project Executive Summary

This project worked in 29 Tayside schools from 2007-09 piloting dental play resources we developed for children and young people with complex and additional support needs. This independent evaluation concludes desired outcomes were met.

Autumn 2009 Newsletter

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Contains info on projects; EACH Campaign launch; volunteering with ASC(S); Focus on Yorkill; Patnerships and Family Participation

ASCS Annual Review 2008-09

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Chair's Report, statistical information and extract from audited annual accounts for year ending 31 March 2009. Also includes information about our projects

The GP Service for Children and Young People

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This provides useful information about visiting the GP with your child and answers questions parents/carers may have

What to expect when a child goes to hospital

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This booklet will answer some of the questions families may have when a child goes to hospital. It aims to provide information to help them cope better with an unknown or worrying situation.

Stay Well Lanarkshire

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Leaflet describes our self management project for young people aged 11 to 18 living in Lanarkshire with long term health conditions

Spring 2009 Newsletter

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Contents include

Dental Project Update:Tayside Child Health Rights: Children and Anaesthetics; Children and Young People in Care; New Projects

ASC(S) Annual Review 2007-8

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EACH Poster

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A3 poster available from this office. It illustrates the ten rights of children in hospital and should be read in conjunction with the EACH Charter

LAAC Flyer

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Questions Parents Ask

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Some of the most common questions asked by parents.

Autumn 2008 Newsletter

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Children and Young Peoples Healthcare Rights Resource Pack launched

Special Smiles in Perth School

Allergic Disorders in Children and Young People

Living with a Long Term Condition — A Young Person’s Experience

Children and Young People's Healthcare Rights

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Pack for those working with children and young people primary 1 to secondary 6 to help them understand their healthcare rights and responsibilities. Includes animation DVD.

Family Facilities Survey Report

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This report is the latest in a series of surveys ASC(S) has carried out into the facilities available for families when their child is in hospital. All Scottish hospitals admitting children are included in the survey.

Health Matters

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Health Matters

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Caring for a Sick Child - Tayside Survey 2007

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This report on a survey carried out in Tayside in 2007 on the impact of having a sick child in the family

Child Dental Surgical Services in Scotland

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This reports on a one year survey into what preparation is carried out for children and young people undergoing surgical dental treatment in hosptial

Health Services for Children and Young People: A Guide for Commissioners and Providers

This information pack by Christine Hogg provides practical advice for everyone involved in commissioning and providing health services for children. It starts with the rights of the child and shows the benefits of working in partnership with families. It brings together standards and good practice covering general practice, community services, school health, joint commissioning, child and adolescent mental health and hospital services.

To order a copy go to the Action for Sick Children website.

Helping Children Cope with Needles

A Guide for Parents and Carers. This is not available for download here but can be obtained by contacting our office on 0131 553 6553.

Helping Children Cope With Pain

A Guide for Parents. This is not available for download but can be read at the Action for Sick Children (England) website

Teenagers in Hospital - A Guide for You

A Guide for Young People. This is not available for download but can be read at the Action for Sick Children (England) website.

What to do in an Emergency

A Guide for Parents. This file is not available for download but can be read on the Action for Sick Children (England) website

Setting Standards for Adolescents in Hospital

Adolescents in hospital have a clear need to be nursed with their own age group in a suitable environment. This report gives guidance to purchasers on needs assessment, specifications for contracts and audit; and to providers of facilities, staffing and quality assurance. Six examples of good practice are included as well as checklists for purchasers, providers and users. Edited by Christine Hogg. To order this publication go to the Action for Sick Children website.