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This resource is for children with constipation who are attending the Emergency Department. Our general advice on constipation. Constipation Constipation is very common. If your child is constipated, they may find it very difficult to do a poo or have trouble knowing when they need to go to the...

What is a faint? A faint happens when blood flow to the brain is reduced. This can be for a few reasons and causes the brain to temporarily ‘shut down’. This in turn makes the body faint or collapse. Before someone faints they may complain of feeling unwell, become pale, sweaty or clammy and...

Moisturisers Apply moisturisers all over the body in long downward strokes, as thickly and as often as possible. Do these even when the skin is ‘good’. If your moisturiser comes in a tub, use a spoon to scoop it out. Do not put your hands in the tub. Treatments Apply treatments to...

Resource by the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund about dental care for children with coronary heart disease.

Easy Read resource about tics and sleeping.

What is the sensory profile? The sensory profile is a shared tool for anyone to use in collaboration with a young person. It aims to help explain your sensory preferences and differences and how you experience the world. It is best created with you, using your own words. This will empower you to...

What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon condition. It usually affects one limb, but can happen in other areas of the body. Severe pain is the main symptom. Other sensory symptoms can include: swelling temperature colour changes Motor dysfunction...

What are tics and Tourette syndrome? Tics are sudden jerky movements such as eye blinking or shoulder shrugging (motor tics) or making sounds such as throat clearing or saying words (vocal tics). Tics often get worse if someone is feeling excited, nervous or stressed. Tics usually start when a child...

What is silicone gel sheeting? Silicone gel sheeting is proven to be effective in the management of scar tissue, with scars noted to become softer, flatter and paler after use. Its effects are not usually immediate, but with regular use, you can usually see its benefits after several weeks. There...

Babies born with achondroplasia are more likely to develop a small curve in the lower part of the back. This is called a gibbus. The gibbus will become more noticeable as your child starts sitting up, but it usually improves once your child learns to pull to stand and walk. Babies with...

Why have I been sent this information? Your child is waiting to be seen for a community paediatric appointment. This resource has been sent to support you to think about your child’s current needs and how you can support them going forward. Thank you for completing the survey which has identified...

What is colour vision deficiency? Colour vision deficiency is a difficulty in distinguishing between colours. This is different from colour blindness which means that someone cannot see any colour at all, and this is very rare. If you have been diagnosed with a colour vision deficiency, you are...

This resource is information for parents and carers about patent foreamen ovale. What is a patent foramen ovale? A foramen ovale is a hole in the heart. It is necessary while babies are in the womb but should close soon after they are born. If it does not close, the condition is called patent...

Some children have problems with how their bladder works. Their bladder may not empty properly and so clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) can help with this. Your doctor or nurse will explain why we have recommended this for your child. It may be because they: were born with a condition that...

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