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

What is MRSA? MRSA stands for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a common bacteria (germ) that lives on the skin or in the nose of about 1 in 3 people. Many people have this on their skin without it causing any harm. This is called colonisation....

This information resource explains about MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus), how it is passed on and how it can be treated. We do our best to make sure that MRSA does not interfere with your child’s care at Sheffield Children’s. What is MRSA? MRSA stands for methicillin resistant...

Sometimes we can feel uncertain or uncomfortable about our health and our bodies. This video looks at why this can happen, why we sometimes feel nervous and how we can best seek support for these unwanted feelings.

Living with a chronic illness can look very different for different people. We also know that living with a chronic illness impacts on more than just our physical health and can impact on things such as education and mental health. This video explains some of the impacts of living with a chronic...

Sometimes young people have to go to hospital for tests or procedures which can feel new, scary or uncomfortable. These tests are there to support a young person’s health and to support them as best as we can. This video talks about anxiety that can occur for some young people and how this can...

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...