RESEARCH THEMES

RESEARCH THEMES

Early Life

The Early Life theme aims to tackle critical issues in early life healthcare to enhance the health of infants and their families.

Long-Term Conditions in Childhood

The Long-Term Conditions in Childhood theme aims to improve the care, mental wellbeing, and quality of life of children and young people with long-term conditions and rare diseases.

Transition

The Transition theme aims to ensure the safe and effective transition of young people with long-term conditions, life-limiting conditions, and rare diseases from paediatric to adult healthcare.

Mind-Body Integration

The Mind-Body Integration theme is inspired by a growing recognition of the need to integrate support for physical and psychological needs.

Child Health AI Network

The Child Health Artificial Intelligence Network (CHAIN) theme will support NHS Trusts to develop capacity to utilise data to drive decision-making.

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