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Children’s Surgical Forum

The Children’s Surgical Forum is a Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) committee with membership and work involving a wide range of stakeholders including professional associations, patient representatives and the Department of Health.

The main objectives of the forum are to:

  • formulate guidance on matters relating to the provision or delivery of children’s surgery.
  • collaborate with other Royal colleges, specialty associations and statutory bodies to develop a more integrated approach to healthcare planning and provision for children and young people.
  • support the bodies involved in delivery of children’s surgical care by acting as a central resource.
  • enable the College to respond promptly and constructively to concerns relating to the provision of surgical care to children, at a national or local level.
  • promote involvement in external policy development by fostering communication links with relevant stakeholders (e.g. DH, Trusts, commissioners, etc.)
  • promote involvement in external policy development by fostering communication links with relevant stakeholders (eg. DH, Trusts, commissioners, etc)
  • provide quality information to professionals, parents and children on issues surrounding surgery.
  • Related Links https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/standards-and-guidance/service-standards/childrens-surgery/

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