0-18 years: guidance for all doctors
Useful links
Charitable umbrella groups
- Children in Northern Ireland – the regional umbrella organisation for the children's voluntary sector in Northern Ireland
- Children in Scotland – national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland
- Children in Wales – the national umbrella children's organisation in Wales
- National Children's Bureau – umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England and Northern Ireland
Information and practical resources for children, young people and professionals
- Every Child Matters – information and guidance from the UK Government about its approach to the well-being of children and young people
- Health Rights Information Scotland has published guidance specifically for under 16s on consent and confidentiality for the Scottish Executive Health Department
- Brook – national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people; publishes guidance, leaflets and posters for health professionals, children and young people on a variety of subjects
- Connexions – information and advice for young people aged 13-19
pdf)