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What is Martha’s Rule? Martha’s Rule is a new safety initiative which supports patients and families with an urgent review if you feel that your concerns about deterioration (a child’s health becoming significantly worse) have not been taken on board by staff. It will help us spot any...

What is Martha’s Rule? Martha’s Rule is a new patient safety initiative which supports patients and families with an urgent review if you feel that your concerns about deterioration (a patient’s health becoming significantly worse) have not been taken on board by staff. It will help us...

Children and young people with neuromuscular conditions can sometimes experience anxiety and worries because of the difficulties brought about by their health. Perhaps they might be: experiencing fatigue having difficulty paying attention, remembering information or processing language having...

Who are the therapy team at Paces? We are a small team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and a therapy assistant from Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT), who see children and young people in the community. We have been commissioned by Paces to provide a therapy service in...

Growth modulation of the hips is also sometimes called ‘proximal femoral hemi-epiphysiodesis’. Why is growth modulation of the hips necessary? Children who have difficulty standing and walking are at increased risk of hip problems. The hip joint is made up of a ball and a socket. Reduced...

Why is it necessary to remove the metalwork? Children and young people who are still growing are at risk of the original hip problem returning. This could mean that they need more hip surgery in the future. If the metalwork is still in place, another operation can be more difficult. Once the bone is...

Making changes to your food or drink to help achieve a healthy weight can feel overwhelming. It can sometimes be tempting to make huge changes, but this can be hard to follow in the longer term. Making small changes to the foods you currently eat can make a big difference. The meal plans below...

Easy Read resource about what to expect before an autism appointment.

You might have heard of or seen pictures of the Eatwell Guide, but how does this translate into what you serve at each meal? This resource will help translate the Eatwell Guide into practical information. What do I include with my main meal of the day? Main meals should be divided into quarters: 2...

Your child has an appointment in our refraction clinic. This is the name of the test where the optometrist will see if your child needs glasses. The appointment is at Ryegate with an optometrist and an orthoptist. What is a refraction test? A refraction test allows us to see if a person needs...

This resource is a guide to being more environmentally friendly with inhalers, whilst staying healthy. What is all this talk about going green’? You might have heard people talking about: going greener reducing your carbon footprint stopping climate change But what does this actually mean for...

Your child has been referred to the Metabolic Medicine Team, who look after children with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Why has my child been referred? Your child may have been referred for one or more of the following reasons: they have high cholesterol levels that can not be explained you...

What is Amber Lodge? Amber Lodge is a service that works with young people aged 5 to 11 years old in primary school, who are experiencing complex problems with emotions or behaviour. At Amber Lodge we have a day unit open 5 days a week. There are places for 8 young people to attend the…...

General information Sleep service How to find the Sleep House Sleep House visit timeline Nurse-led sleep clinic general information Nurse-led sleep clinic for narcolepsy general information Sleep study general information Sleep transition Safe sleep for your baby Sleep studies Actigraphy for...

What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis often makes people have diarrhoea or be sick. A variety of bacteria or viruses can cause it, making it very infectious. You may be informed what type of bacteria or virus has caused this in your child. Whatever type of bacteria or virus has caused this will...

Your child has a new appointment with the endocrinology team. Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with hormones. Hormones are chemicals that control various body functions and help children grow and develop. Hormones come from glands, which include: thyroid adrenal pancreas pituitary...

We have received your referral to Sheffield Children’s Hospital, and you are now on the waiting list for a Dietetics appointment. This resource covers: Information you will need for your appointment What to expect from your appointment What do I need for my appointment? During the appointment,...

This resource is for new cystic fibrosis patients to know who to contact. Cystic fibrosis unit The cystic fibrosis unit is based at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, up the blue lift to D floor. You can contact the cystic fibrosis team on 0114 271 7319 and listen to the options (which are listed...

This is an information document for special educational needs co-ordinator’s (SENCo’s) provided by the community therapy team occupational therapists, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. If you are not sure of the name of the occupational therapist working with a child or young...

What is the assistive technology service? The assistive technology service is a team made up of an occupational therapist and therapy assistant practitioner from Sheffield Children’s Hospital. We will work with you, whist you are in the service. Liz Lindell is our Occupational Therapist, and Josie...

We have received your referral to Sheffield Children’s and you are now on the waiting list for a Community Paediatrics appointment. This resource covers: Where to get support while you are waiting What to expect from your appointment What support is there while we wait? The Family Intervention...

We have received your referral at Sheffield Children’s, and you are now on the waiting list for an appointment with the Metabolic Bone team. Where will the appointment be? Metabolic Bone clinics are held at the main Outpatients department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. This information will...