This is an evolving specialty within paediatrics. It is becoming increasingly important as initiatives are put in place to reduce the number of admissions to paediatric departments.  Across the east of England assessment units are being developed in many hospitals. It is likely that with the reconfiguration of services in a number of hospitals that specific ambulatory units will be developed.  It is envisaged that formal ambulatory/emergency department placements will be developed in the programme over the coming years.  The development of a formal National Grid training programme is likely following new consultant appointments in Cambridge.

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Cambridge:	Dr Peter Heinz
Welwyn Garden City:	Dr Andy Raffles