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Adolescent Health Organisations

AYPH (2009-06-11 15:41:21)

Association for Young People's Health
Launched 2008
A charity and membership organisation creating a focus for all professionals and organisations working in the field of YOung People's Health - the first mulitidisciplinary organisation of its kind in the UK.
For further information, click here
For application form, click here
www.youngpeopleshealth.org.uk

YPHSIG (2009-06-11 15:41:04)

Young People's Health Special Interest Group of the
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
www.yphsig.org.uk
For further information, click here
For application form, click here

Adolescent Health Resources

"Nothing About Us Without Us" DVD (2009-07-28 15:47:18)

Nothing About Us, Without Us!

Over the summer in 2007, a group of young people from the adolescent rheumatology clinic got together to make a DVD to be used to teach health professionals about what is important to consider when communicating with young people.

The DVD had it's premiere at the annual meeting of the British Society for paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology in October 2007 and was extremely well and warmly received.

It can be purchased from team members for Ł10 each, with proceeds going to the departmental chartiable trust funds. If you interested please contact Janet McDonagh j.e.mcdonagh@bham.ac.uk

A guide for Teachers (2010-06-07 11:28:18)

WHEN A YOUNG PERSON HAS ARTHRITIS

A Guide For Teachers

Who is this booklet for?

This booklet is aimed at teachers and other staff working in schools or in education generally. It provides basic information about arthritis in children, explains how arthritis may affect children's lives in school, and suggests how schools can help children with arthritis lead as normal a life as possible.

For more infomation or to order a copy go to:

http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6048/6048.htm

Posters for Clinic (2010-08-07 10:34:36)

Adolescent Rheumatology Posters

We have several posters which we use in our clinic waiting area in Birmingham - see what you think. Feel free to copy our ideas!

(1) Team Poster - lets young people know who's who!...

(2) this one is to let young people know they can be seen on their own....

(3) and this one reminds them of their right to confidentiality.

We've got it zipped

Excellent poster addressing confidentiality from NHS Scotland. ( see www.walk-the-talk.org.uk)

Know UR rights at the doctors

Poster designed by young people for the General Medical Council (2008)

General Adolescent Issues

Sets of excellent contemporary posters from (www.ukyouth.org), ideal for waiting areas:

Mind Steps

Use these contemporary posters to effectively promote anti-bullying policies and to encourage young people to seek help/share for their problems. Each poster displays supportive messages “I like it when you listen to me”, “Bullies can make people very unhappy… tell someone”, and “Join a group, write it down, rap it”

Format	Set of 3 Posters
Size	A3
Produced By	By Marilyn Harvey for UK Youth
Theme	Bullying Citizenship & Identity Communication
Price	15.00

Young Men Talking About Talking Posters

Building self-esteem with young men

These reassuring images defy the stereotypes that exist about young men. They are designed to assist young men to gain self-esteem and to actively consider sensitive and emotional aspects of their lives.

Format	set of 3 Posters
Size	A2
Produced By	Jubilee Arts for UK Youth
Theme	Communication Emotional & Mental Health Work with Young Men
Price	15.00

Shining From the Inside Out

This positive, inspiring poster set has proved to be successful in stimulating meaningful discussions exploring identity, racism and sexism. The colourful, vibrant set was produced by young African-Caribbean women in London.

Format	Set of 3 Posters
Size	A2
Produced By	Graham Peet for UK Youth
Theme	Citizenship & Identity Emotional & Mental Health Sex & Relationships Work with Young Women
Price	15.00

Anti-smoking

“Butthead" and “conclusion” – teenage anti-smoking posters

Available from British Heart foundation www.bhf.org.uk

General - promoting social and emotional competence and positive behaviour in children and young people

www.incentiveplus.co.uk

Incentive Plus Ltd

6 Fernfield Farm

Whaddon Rd

Little Horwood

Milton Keynes

MK17 0PR

01908 526120

01908 526 130

NHS Teen Life Check Posters

http://www.nhs.uk/Lifecheckers/Pages/TeenMarketingMaterials.aspx

Includes Teen Life Check related posters which can be downloaded in used in clinic/waiting room areas

Adolescent Health Screening Tool

Getting into Adolescent HEADS! (2010-06-07 11:42:49)

HEADS acronym

A useful clinical tool to screen for adolescent generic health and psychosocial issues in clinical consultations....

Click here for a full description as used at Vancouver Children's Hospital and/or here as detailed on the Royal Australasian College of Physicians website

List of Useful Trigger Questions (2006-07-12 05:40:16)

Trigger Questions

A list of useful questions to use in clinical consultations with young people with chronic illnesses

BCH Groups

11+ Group for young people moving to secoundary school (2007-07-30 06:50:26)

11+ Secondary school Transition Group

Why is there a need for such a group?

For most children the transition into secondary school is an anxious time, but for those with special needs there may be additional concerns. Particular difficulties may arise from:-

· The need to use public/school transport

· Increased mobility demands due to a larger school site

· Larger pupil numbers with greater numbers of teachers

· Increased demands of the curriculum, including homework

· Increased competitiveness in P.E with more contact sports

· Introduction of technology involving heavy machinery, and complex fine motor tasks

· Fear of bullying due to perceived differences

· The need to make new friends/disclosure

· Need for increased personal organisation/time management skills

· Dealing with increased levels of stress

Occupational therapists therefore felt there was need to develop a specific group to address some of these issues.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapists main focus is on every day occupations or activities. They are ‘enablers’ and assist children and young people engage in activities that are important and give meaning to their lives. The OT approach is very holistic and considers physical psycho-social and environmental factors.

Since one of the major occupations of children/young people is going to school/participating in school related activities, Occupational Therapists play a major role in equipping them with the skills necessary for a positive school experience.

During the group Occupational Therapists aim to equip young people with a range of coping strategies to deal with the exciting challenges this transition presents. It is a two day group for young people currently receiving Occupational therapy at Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a variety of diagnoses.

What does it involve?

The group includes a number of activities both on the hospital site and at a local museum. During the group there is opportunity to participate in a mock P.E and technology lesson and discuss issues relating to stress management and organisation. Other sessions involve making friends and problem solving.

Click here to take a look at our 11+ booklet which accompanies our group....

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