https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-e-warning-system-to-flag-sick-children-deteriorating-quicklyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-e-warning-system-to-flag-sick-children-deteriorating-quicklyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-e-warning-system-to-flag-sick-children-deteriorating-quickly#u175547Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:06:08 +0000NHS accident and emergency departments across England are rolling out a Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) to identify children whose health is deteriorating quickly. The tool allows medical staff to measure and assess vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rates, oxygen levels, and consciousness. Care will escalate immediately if staff, parents, carers, or the children themselves express concerns. The Royal College of Nursing describes the system as vital for patient safety.Why it mattersThe initiative follows a report by ITV News regarding the death of two-year-old