The independent CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services)Review was commissioned to look at how mainstream and universal settings are meeting the educational, care and support of children and young people at ri ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61015 - 18/11/2008
This paper from the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) shows that GP-led companies have won most of the contracts awarded to date and that these types of organisations are also well placed among those shortlisted i ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61013 - 18/11/2008
The missing link in the Victoria Climbié Inquiry returns to haunt us in the Baby P case, says safeguarding expert Rhian Stone. "Our system needs a requirement for quality supervision and reflection built into decision-ma ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61012 - 18/11/2008
This initial scoping study presents key findings based on an appraisal of studies judged to be of particular interest for the questions set for the study. The study was carried out between July and August 2008 and focuse ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61009 - 18/11/2008
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, has today written to Lord Laming to set out the terms of reference for his progress report on safeguarding.
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61000 - 18/11/2008
More than a thousand young people from disadvantaged areas in England will be trained to inspect youth services under a four and a half million pound government pilot. The government is looking for a voluntary sector org ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61006 - 18/11/2008
This report, published by the Race for Justice campaign, declares that the Black and minority ethnic (BME) youth sector has a "potentially vital" role in tackling the over-representation of BME young people in the crimin ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61007 - 18/11/2008
Schools are being urged to teach pupils about infection control as experts step up the fight against superbugs. The Health Protection Agency's e-Bug teaching resource uses interactive games and lesson handouts to explain ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61003 - 18/11/2008
Adolescents are an interesting but neglected target group in obesity prevention. We assessed the feasibility of using a diet optimization approach for computer-tailored nutrition interventions for adolescents.
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61030 - 18/11/2008
To describe the standardization process and reliability of anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurements. We examined both intra- and interobserver errors for skinfolds, circumferences and BIA.
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61029 - 18/11/2008
To examine the reliability of a set of health-related physical fitness tests used in the European Union-funded Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) Study on lifestyle and nutrition among adole ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61028 - 18/11/2008
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed to measure health-enhancing physical activity in adult populations. This study explores the concurrent validity of a modified version of the long IPA ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61027 - 18/11/2008
To provide an overview of methods used to assess food and nutrient intake, nutritional knowledge and diet-related attitudes in the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study (HELENA-CSS ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61026 - 18/11/2008
o describe the development of a European computerized 24-h dietary recall method for adolescents, and to investigate the feasibility of self-administration (self report) by comparison with administration by a dietician ( ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61025 - 18/11/2008
Environmental factors such as dietary habits, breastfeeding, socioeconomic conditions and educational factors are strong influences on nutritional and puberty status, physical activity, food choices and their interaction ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61024 - 18/11/2008
Research involving humans is regulated by regulatory authorities through their specific requirements and controls. The Healthy Life Style in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study (HELENA-CSS) is a mult ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61023 - 18/11/2008
To provide an overview of the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study (HELENA-CSS) design, with particular attention to its quality control procedures. Other important methodological ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61022 - 18/11/2008
This consultation seeks views on the range of milk products offered under the EU School Milk Scheme and the future of the national top-up.
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61021 - 18/11/2008
This consultation seeks views on updated statutory guidance that explains the roles of the lead member and director of children's services and how working together as a team, they can be most effective in driving clear i ...
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61020 - 18/11/2008
More than half the population believe UK children behave like animals, a survey has suggested.
http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=61019 - 18/11/2008