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At the safeguarding support unit (SSU) and the sexual assault referral centre (SARC), we offer a range of services to help you. Please note, children can say ‘no’ to examinations at any time, and we will never force children to be examined. Child protection medical assessments Do you...

The acute assessment unit (AAU) AAU is a busy 14 bedded unit. The unit is usually used for referrals, short stay admissions and Emergency Department (ED) patients that we need to watch for a longer time. Please use the use the entrance for the Emergency Department to get to AAU. Please bring any...

Welcome to Ward 1 The ward is located on B floor and can be accessed by using the yellow lifts. The ward telephone number is 0114 271 7398. Ward 4 is a general medical ward that cares for children with a range of different medical conditions up to 16 years of age. On ward 1… Continue Reading...

Welcome to Ward 4 The ward is located on D floor and can be accessed by using the purple lifts. The ward telephone number is 0114 271 7524. Ward 4 is a general medical ward that cares for children with a range of different medical conditions up to 16 years of age. During your child’s…...

Your physiotherapy appointment is at the Sheffield Hallam University advanced wellness and research centre (AWRC) rather than at the Hospital. What will happen at my appointment? When you arrive at the AWRC, please tell the reception that you are here, and tell them that you are attending an...

When will I leave the children’s therapy team? This is a joint decision between you and your therapist. Usually the best time to move on to adult services is when you leave school. Why can I not stay with the children’s therapy team until I am 18? You can choose to stay with us however,…...

It has been suggested to you that your child may benefit from treatment with oral bisphosphonates. This information leaflet is intended to answer some of the questions that you may have. Why does my child need treatment? When we saw your child in clinic their medical and fracture history was...

Specialists in osteogenesis imperfecta The Metabolic Bone Disease Team, led by Dr Paul Arundel provide a focused multidisciplinary service for children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a national and international...

What is Ruby Lodge? Ruby Lodge is for children aged 7 to 18 with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. At Ruby Lodge, we will assess what help you need. What can you help me with? We can help you to cope with problems that you are having. These might be to do with your…...

Community support in Sheffield SAYiT Youth Groups LGBTQ+ or questioning sexuality group support for young people aged 11 to 25. They provide a range of social opportunities, support and activities including art-making, film nights, games, quiz nights, guest visitors and the opportunity to speak to...

What is transition? Transition is a process of moving from one place or stage of life to another; moving from primary to secondary school is a transition your child will have already made. As your son or daughter is approaching their teenage years we will be encouraging them to be more aware of...

Introducing the idea of transition As you are getting older it is important to start talking to you about your transition from seeing the Metabolic Bone Team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital to being seen at an adult hospital. What is transition? Transition is the move from one place or phase...