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Ward 2 and Burns is a 22 bedded Orthopaedic, plastics and Burns ward which cares for children age 0 to 16 years. We will try our best to split boys and girls, who are at teen age. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. When your child is admitted to the ward,… Continue Reading...
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Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is the best way to prevent it. You are receiving this information as it is believed your child may have measles. A swab has been taken from your child...
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Research tells us that play and connection is very important during a child’s hospitalisation. It helps with their boredom, and can distract them from uncomfortable things that they may not be used to that happen in hospital. It can be really hard to think of things to together when you do not...
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There are a few tests your child may need at their Hearing appointment. The distraction test The distraction test is ideally used for babies who are developmentally 6 to 8 months old and assesses their ability to hear a sound and then turn to face it. The loudness of the sounds are varied to...
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⚠ Important safety information Only those signed off as competent by a professional can carry out suction. Please contact the team if you need training. Suction must only be done on children and young people who have their own suction machine and have a care plan for suction written by a...
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This series of videos explains why we use shapes and colours to support children’s spoken language and literacy development in the Speech and Language Therapy Service in Sheffield. The videos below demonstrate how to use the Sheffield shapes and colours system and have been created by Jaime...
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The penicillamine challenge is a 48 hour test that is done to check for Wilson’s disease. Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited condition in which the body cannot handle copper correctly, and needs medication to remove the excess copper from the body. Your consultant will discuss the test...
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This resource explains what happens if your child has been in hospital for more than 90 consecutive days. The Children Act 1989 and 2004 makes it a legal duty for all staff at Sheffield Children’s Hospital to protect and promote the welfare of all children and young people to make sure they...
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Nutrition is important for our mental health as well as our physical health. Following a healthy balanced diet can affect your mood in a positive way. Eat regular meals Aim for little and often. Your brain needs the right amount of nutrients regularly so that it can function properly. The brain...
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What is jaundice? Jaundice is a medical term for when a persons skin or the whites of their eyes have a yellow appearance. Yellowing of the skin can be more difficult to see in brown or black skin. Jaundice in newborn babies is common and is usually harmless. The medical term for jaundice in...
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You people may find it frightening to see your child having a major seizure. Although it may be difficult to stay calm, the majority of seizures do not cause any harm. The advice below will reduce any risks and help recovery. What to do depends on the type of seizure. Absence seizures Absence...
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From September 2023, the specialist schools Speech and Language Therapy service will be working in an ‘episodes of care’ model. Reasons for referral The Speech and Language Therapist has recommended a referral back to the service. A child or young person is showing any of the red flags from the...
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Background From September 2023, children and young people will access the Speech and Language Therapy Service through episodes of care. This means they will be open to us when they need specific support, but closed during times when their needs can be met by the support in place in school and at...
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What is an intermittent exotropia? An exotropia is an eye muscle condition where one or both of the eyes (not both at the same time) can drift outwards to the side. It is not painful and generally young children are unaware that this is happening. An intermittent exotropia is where the eye drifts to...
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What is the front door group? The front door group is a pilot psychoeducational group for young people at the start of their CAMHS journey. You and your family will be introduced to new ways of thinking about your emotions and distress. We will introduce some key tools for managing emotional...
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A series of posters created by Abed Ahmed, Mr ST @stammer_teacher, on what stammering is and what you can do to support young people who stammer. Abed is a teacher with a stammer who helps young people who stammer. Abed has given us permission to share these posters on the Sheffield...
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What is dialectical behaviour therapy? Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based intervention for addressing self harm and suicidal behaviours in young people. It was developed from cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and focusses on helping young people and their families learn skills...
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What is a cognitive assessment? Cognitive assessments give us a snapshot of someone’s thinking skills and reasoning abilities, in order to identify areas of strength and any areas of difficulty. Sometimes this snapshot will open up extra support by us providing recommendations to school. We do not...
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This resource has been kindly shared by the Boston Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. These questions are about your symptoms of possible sleep problems. Think about your last week while you were in school when choosing your answers. Download the full PDF...
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What is an echo? Echocardiograms (echo) are one of the most frequently used scans for diagnosing heart problems. An echo is an ultrasound scan of the heart. An echo lets us evaluate the structure, function and blood flow through the heart. Your child will need to lie very still for the scan so it...
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What is an ECG? An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a special test to look at the electrical activity in your heart, this is one through having some stickers on your chest. The results are shown on a screen and printed on a thin strip of paper. Doctors use the results to check whether your child’s...
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