ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN Action for Sick Children is the UK's leading charity dedicated to
improving the standards and quality of child health services at home, in
hospital and in the community. Our network of local branches provides practical help, support and
information to parents and children in their communities. Action For Sick Children branches monitor the quality of children's health
services and talk to local NHS managers and health professionals to ensure that
services meet the health needs of children and young people in their local
community. What We Do- We talk to and influence government, health professionals and managers to
take account of the child's and parent's point of view.
- We provide a wide range of publications for health professionals, parents
and families.
- We operate a telephone Parent's Advice Service giving free advice and help
to parents and carers.
- We hold the only centralised library in the UK on all aspects of sick
children's emotional welfare.
Action for Sick Children serves to ensure the best possible healthcare for
sick children and their families by working with parents, carers and healthcare
professionals on improving current and future practices; identifying
children’s emotional and psychological needs, and involving children in
decisions surrounding their treatment where appropriate. Action for Sick Children is working towards achieving dedicated child
centered care in which children are listened to and cared for by staff who are
trained to understand the emotional and physical needs of children. Action for Sick Children believes that all children young people and their
families are equal regardless of their race, creed, sexual orientation,
religion or disability. Our work is to campaign for the most appropriate
healthcare and support for sick children and their families recognizing and
acting upon cultural differences and practices. As a national organisation, we
continue to put the needs of the sick child first and welcome membership from
individuals and groups from all sections of the community.
Action for Sick Children
300 Kingston Road
London
SW20 8LX  020-8542 4848
 020-8542 2424
 action_for_sick_children_edu@msn.com
 http://www.actionforsickchildren.org.uk
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