The standards, first published in 2013 and last updated in 2019, help healthcare professionals, including commissioners, service providers and regulators, to improve the health outcomes of children in secure settings.
The refreshed guidance includes a new standard which advises that every child must have access to a trusted member of staff who they can go to with concerns relating to their safety or wellbeing within a setting, and who understands the appropriate routes for reporting such issues.
Another new standard has also been introduced to ensure that healthcare staff work collaboratively with the child to support them to communicate their views, wishes and feelings, which should be taken into consideration by healthcare professionals to ensure informed decisions are made in the best interests of the child.
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