Summer arrived with a full agenda for children and young people’s urgent and emergency care. Autumn is round the corner and looks equally packed kicking off with the PERUKI/APEM conference in September. This update brings together the main areas of progress across the child advocacy and policy spaces since spring and highlights where members can get involved. We include a small snap shot of the upcoming academic and educational opportunities and the ongoing stakeholder work shaping the next...

On Monday 15th June, the Government announced a ban on social media platforms for children under 16. This new policy also includes restrictions on live streaming and communication with strangers, extending to gaming platforms. These changes are expected to take effect in Spring 2027. The move responds to increasing evidence of the negative effects social media has on the physical and mental health of children and young people. Growing Concerns from Clinicians Clinicians have long observed the...

APEM are pleased to see this position statement, developed by RCEM with input from APEM members, which calls on the government to provide clear legislation around the use of E-scooters. Key recommendations are as follows: Review of legislation to explore further measures to protect adults, children and young people from harm as a result of e-scooter use. Establish data collection and support research into e-scooter injuries including collaboration between health, education and enforcement by...