Children, parents and carers Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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...

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation resource introduction to liver disease.

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...