Most popular resources

The list shows the most popular (that is the most downloaded) resources on the ChiMat website.

  • Website BBC: Teach 'kiss of life' in schools

    Downloaded 16220 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 22:27:13

    Schools should teach children resuscitation skills as part of their normal lessons, says a heart charity

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Better mental health outcomes for children and young people: a resource directory for commissioners

    Downloaded 3358 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 16:18:04

    The purpose of the directory is to ensure that the principles, exemplars and practical tools developed by the National CAMHS Support Service (NCSS) between 2003 and 2011 remain accessible to all those who are commissioni ...

  • Website Improving children's outcomes by supporting parental physical and mental health

    Downloaded 2487 times
    Last downloaded was 03/02/2012 19:52:40

    This knowledge review tells us what works in improving the safety, health and wellbeing of children through improving the physical and mental health of mothers, fathers and carers. It is based on a rapid review of the re ...

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Fundamentals of commissioning health services for children

    Downloaded 2245 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 01:30:38

    Too many children are admitted to hospital. Though it may be an easier way to manage risk for those not confident to care for children and young people in the community, it should not be forgotten that admission is traum ...

  • Website Narrowing the gap: final guidance year 1

    Downloaded 2186 times
    Last downloaded was 02/02/2012 10:15:38

    Report on a two-year project to narrow the gap in outcomes between vulnerable and excluded children and the rest. Outlines the '12 golden threads', statements to strive towards with practical steps for governance, strate ...

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Self-harm in children and young people handbook

    Downloaded 2162 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 18:33:07

    This handbook is designed to provide basic knowledge and awareness of the facts and issues behind self-harm in children and young people, with advice about ways staff in children’s services can respond.

  • Website Promoting children’s emotional wellbeing

    Downloaded 2153 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 21:40:30

    Promotion of emotional wellbeing should be a priority integral to all paediatric practice. The emotional environment may determine or merely influence children’s needs, but is always relevant.... The abstract for this p ...

  • Website Shared Responsibility: Safeguarding arrangements between hospitals and children’s social services

    Downloaded 2033 times
    Last downloaded was 24/01/2012 14:14:03

    This report examines the ways in which hospitals and social service departments work together where children are in need, including a need for protection. The importance of this interface was highlighted by Lord Lamin ...

  • Website In search of perinatal quality outcome measures: 1 hospital's in-depth analysis of the Adverse Outcomes Index

    Downloaded 1975 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 21:14:03

    Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the Adverse Outcome Index perinatal quality indicator system that was derived from administrative data.

  • Website Commissioning toolkit of parenting programmes

    Downloaded 1965 times
    Last downloaded was 02/02/2012 00:44:30

    A database of national and international parenting programmes and approaches available in England. Aimed at commissioners, it provides detailed information about each programme’s aims, content, target groups and training ...

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Directory of CAMHS service provision for looked after children in the North East Region

    Downloaded 1934 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 21:20:50

    This directory lists a range of information over and above contact details. For instance, it includes services such as what is working well in the team.

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Tackling stigma: a practical toolkit

    Downloaded 1908 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 02:10:03

    This resource brings together guidance, best practice examples, case studies, resources and literature to help tackle the stigma associated with children's and young people's mental health. An online version is available ...

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Guide to interpreting Child Health Profiles

    Downloaded 1822 times
    Last downloaded was 04/02/2012 12:59:43

    Child Health Profiles (produced by ChiMat) provide a picture of child health and well-being for each area in England. They use the most up-to-date, publically available health and well-being data which enable comparison ...

  • Website Yoobot [website]

    Downloaded 1699 times
    Last downloaded was 02/02/2012 00:43:51

    Yoobot is a free game and learning tool that the British Heart Foundation have developed to help children think more about the food they are eating and take more responsibility for their own health. The main aim of Yo ...

  • Adobe Acrobat Document Working within child and adolescent mental health inpatient services: a practitioner's handbook

    Downloaded 1644 times
    Last downloaded was 03/02/2012 21:10:51

    This handbook is designed to provide practitioners, working in generic Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with an overview of the key issues related to working within inpatient settings.

  • Website Choosing what's best for you: what scientists have found helps children and young people who are sad, worried or troubled

    Downloaded 1456 times
    Last downloaded was 03/02/2012 13:24:57

    Booklet aimed at children, young people and families to help them make treatment choices. It explains the evidence base for what has been shown to work for children and young people with mental health problems.


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