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what to expect

Young People in Hospital

This booklet aims to help young people prepare for a hospital visit and answer some of the questions they may have. It also points them to other sources of help and information. You can listen to this guide in MP3 format here: Young People in Hospital Guide (556 kB)

What to expect when a child goes to hospital

This booklet will answer some of the questions families may have when a child goes to hospital. It aims to provide information to help them cope better with an unknown or worrying situation. What to expect when your child goes to hospital An audio version of this guide is available Listen to ‘What to expect […]

Know your rights

EACH charter cover
Did you know that all Children and Young People are protected by the EACH ( European Association for Children in Hospital) Charter?

This sets out ten articles that describe how you can be expected to be treated in hospital, and what your rights are.

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