A list of professional SPEG transition resources can be found below.
Transition information for patients and families can be found here.
PODCAST – ‘Stress and Storm: Managing Healthcare in Adolescence and Transition’
Listen to this excellent podcast by Dr Rohana Wright, Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, and Dr Rory Conn, Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, where they explore adolescent healthcare and the importance of positive interactions during this period of life.
Endocrine Transition Framework
Professional Guidelines / Resources
SPEG Transition Guidelines for Clinical Practice are developed guidelines to assist healthcare professionals in medical decision-making. You are welcome to use these guidelines as part of your clinical decision making process. They are not a substitute for clinical judgment and should not be considered medical advice. Most of the content of the guidelines are based on a combination of best clinical practice and literature reviews.
Position Statement on the Investigation and Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Transition
Useful links
General
Adolescent Health Programme: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/adolescent-health/
HEEADSSS (communicating with young people): https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image/print?imageKey=PEDS%2F68041
British Thyroid Foundation – Thyroid disorders – a young persons guide: Thyroid disorders – a young person’s guide (btf-thyroid.org)
Organising young person-friendly services
Developmentally Appropriate Healthcare toolkit: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-and-safety/research-and-clinical-trials/developmentally-appropriate-healthcare-toolkit#0b742aa3
NICE Guidance on Transition from children’s to adults’ services: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng43
You’re Welcome (DoH): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-criteria-for-young-people-friendly-health-services
Ready Steady Go: https://www.readysteadygo.net/home.html