System-wide Paediatric Observations Tracking SPOT Programme

Last updated: 16/01/2025

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Find out more about the work the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is involved in with RCNCP and NHS EI to establish a single National Paediatric Early Warning Score and system for England.

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers working in acute settings across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

an understanding of why the RCN is calling for a single system across England
information on the join National PEWS programme board
links to the Paediatric Early Warning Score (published November 2023)
access to related resources.

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15 Mar 2022

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Last updated: 16/01/2025