Quality Improvement 02: Working together to affect change

06/09/21 • 15 min

Ahead of RCPCH Conference 2021, Dr Mathew Mathai, Consultant Paediatrician, and Dr Helen Jepps, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director for Paediatrics at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reflect on the impact of COVID-19 and discuss the role of paediatrics during a 'tipping point' in child health.

Join Mat and Helen for the breakout session on social determinants of children and young people's health on Wednesday, 16 June. See full programme and details on how to book your place (registration deadline is Monday, 14 June, 12:00 noon) at https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/events/rcpch-conference-online-2021.

00:00 Introduction

00:21 Mat and Helen's conversation

00:00 Introduction

00:21 Mat and Helen's conversation

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