Head of Children, Young People & Engagement at the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health. Views all mine & RTs are not endorsements.https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3mguvrbu7q325It's 60 days to #RCPCH30 & the RCPCH Engagement Committee continues their countdown. To find out more, and to access a pool of resources head to https://linktr.ee/rcpch_and_us 12 Mar 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mguvrbu7q325https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3mfcifbm4r22aThe countdown to #RCPCH26 conference is on! The Engagement Committee are sharing tips on involving children & young people in shaping health services. This week: creating spaces for engagement https://ow.ly/gRUc50YiShp Thanks to the Epilepsy Impact & Influence Project for sharing their tips. 20 Feb 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcifbm4r22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3mdprfloaxb2pCounting down 100 days to the RCPCH Conference! The RCPCH Children & Young People’s Engagement Committee are counting us down with 100 days of engagement. We’re looking for brilliant examples of children & young people’s engagement to showcase, to find out more head to: https://ow.ly/5ajR50Y6muG31 Jan 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdprfloaxb2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3mc2oivozzk2uLooking to make engagement part of your #NewYearsResolution? We’ve selected two podcasts by @rcpch.bsky.social Member Dr Mo Akindolie exploring the #LivedExperience of a young person navigating healthcare & engagement, then perspectives on the RCPCH Engagement Standards. 👉 linktr.ee/rcpch_and_us10 Jan 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc2oivozzk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3m637nsrg5n2eHealth leaders, it’s time to act. The new RCPCH standards help you listen, respect & involve children & young people in decisions about their health services. On #WorldChildrensDay it's time to think about engagement #ForEveryChild Launched today 👉https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/engagement-standards20 Nov 2025 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m637nsrg5n2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3m62w7x3oto2rChildren’s rights matter. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have launched engagement standards to help health services work with children & young people in shaping the care they receive. More info https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/engagement-standards #WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild20 Nov 2025 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62w7x3oto2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3m5jnz2twaq2pWant to develop skills in engaging children & young people in #ChildHealthResearch? New #CPDapproved course on 10 & 11 Dec (mornings, online) by AYPH co-delivered by young trainers. https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-careers/courses/cpd-approved-course/engaging-adolescents-young-adults-your-health13 Nov 2025 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jnz2twaq2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3lzw5gkufs22jToday is UN International Day for Universal Access to Information. Yesterday the @rcpch.bsky.social Engagement Committee of young people, parents & paediatricians met yesterday & talked about how important this is in child health for equity. #AccessToInfoDay #RightToKnow #IDUAI202528 Sep 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzw5gkufs22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3lrebybw6es2vGreat day @nhsconfed.org #NHSConfedExpo today, come see RCPCH &Us and @rcpch.bsky.social on Stand 39 to find out more about children and young people's engagement, digital innovation, policy and more! Find out more rcpch.ac.uk/nhs-confedexpo11 Jun 2025 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrebybw6es2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3llbp74rnqs24Today it is #PurpleDay which raises awareness of #Epilepsy worldwide with the Epilepsy Programme Board (EPB) experts by experience at the #RCPCH25 conference sharing their insights & ideas as those with lived experiences to the delegates at the RCPCH &Us stand. Pop by and see us!26 Mar 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbp74rnqs24https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3llbgv4g2l225Catherine brings the RCPCH &Us #RCPCH25 opening plenary to a close, sharing ten wishes for the next ten years for our 10th birthday, bold ambitions to drive better health, stronger policies, and greater engagement for children & young people. Send your pledges or child health wishes using #AndUs1026 Mar 2025 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbgv4g2l225https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3llbgsijt2s25Prayksha highlights how integration is important for children & young people, between health,education, community & supporting collaboration between children, young people and their health services. We have spoken to 2600 children & young people UK wide with their priorities below. #RCPCH25 #AndUs1026 Mar 2025 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbgsijt2s25https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3llbgnavdy225Tatiana highlights how important innovation is for children, young people and their health workers, sharing the work of our #Epilepsy project where services have learnt about engagement. Read more later today as part of our #PurpleDay celebrations! #RCPCH25 #AndUs1026 Mar 2025 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbgnavdy225https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3llbghntx5s25Hrutika has kicked off the @RCPCH_and_Us opening plenary for #RCPCH25 announcing #AndUs10 which mark 10 years of the RCPCH &Us programme. "To all the healthcare professionals present today, thank you. Your commitment to integrating our voices is enriching paediatric care"26 Mar 2025 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbghntx5s25https://bsky.app/profile/emma-sparrow.bsky.social/post/3lhbveheiok2q📢 RCPCH &Us is looking for examples of children,young people & family engagement in improving child health services 💡20 will be selected as posters at the RCPCH Conference #RCPCH25 ⏰ Deadline 20.02.25 🔗 forms.office.com/e/Qtr9sz9Yvh #YoungPeoplesHealth #Participation #YouthVoice #ChildrensRights03 Feb 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:3bbng72t6uze7x2ruhm4ehsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbveheiok2q