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
- NHS inform - 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
Legal resources
- Children First for Health – health and hospital web resource providing age-appropriate information for children, young people and their families
- The Children’s Legal Centre – independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people
- Scottish Child Law Centre – promotes knowledge and use of Scots law and children’s rights for the benefit of children and young people in Scotland
- Children’s Law Centre (Northern Ireland) – is developing a comprehensive and accessible advice service on children’s rights and the law
Children's Commissioners
Children’s Commissioners have been appointed for all four home countries. They look after the interests and promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people. Their specific roles and responsibilities vary, but they are important sources of information, advice and advocacy for children and young people.
