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Children and young people have a right to have their views heard in all matters affecting them and for these to be taken seriously. Article 24 of the convention also states that every child has the right to the best possible health care. The UK ratified this treaty in 1991, so it binds our actions when we work with children and young people. In addition to the convention the UN Committee has also recently produced general comment on Article 24, which helps guide all those responsible for the provision of children’s health in realising children’s rights.