In this section you will find a number of different resources for you and your child. There are:
- videos and information to help you prepare for your child’s admission to hospital
- links to a number of websites that have information and advice to help you, your child and family achieve a healthy lifestyle
- contact details for a number of different support groups and charities that can provide information and support if your child has a particular condition
We hope you find this information helpful and would welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have on how we could improve this resource for patients and families.
- A Little Deep Sleep on Vimeo
- Rees Bear has an anaesthetic https://youtu.be/va8pDylZSkA
- Anaesthesia – what do I need to know? For children and young people 12 years and over https://youtu.be/EIj2Kte5Jvo
- Dennis has an anaesthetic (for children aged 8-11 years) pdf
- Common events and risks for children and young people Child-Infographics2022.pdf
Boy’s Health: Testicular Health Testicular-Health-Factsheet.pdf Foreskin, medical circumcision and treatments | 4skin Health | Alder Hey
Dental: Children’s teeth – NHS British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) > Kidsvids Children’s teeth – Oral Health Foundation
Diet & Exercise: Healthier Families – Home – NHS Children’s-weight – NHS 10 Minute Shake Up games – Healthier Families – NHS Healthy eating Healthy eating for children – BDA
Smoking & Vaping: Quit smoking – Better Health – NHS How to quit vaping – Better Health – NHS
Cleft Lip & Palate:
CLAPA – a UK based charity providing support for individuals and families affected by cleft lip and palate https://clapa.com/
Craniofacial:
Headlines – a UK based charity that supporting those with Craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions Headlines Craniofacial Support | Charity | United Kingdom
Ears, Nose & Throat: TBC
General:
Healthier Together – an NHS website that provides a wealth of information for pregnant women and children and young people covering such topics as advice for recent or current illness e.g abdominal pain (tummy ache); accidents and injuries e.g arm injuries; common health concerns; safety and prevention; emotional wellbeing and child development. Please remember to select your location (top left-hand corner) and the correct age tab to get the most relevant information for you and your child. Healthier Together
Paediatric Surgery (General Surgery):
CDH UK – a UK based charity providing support and information for those affected by congenital diaphragmatic hernia CDH-UK
tofs – a charity providing lifelong support for and information for those affected by Oesophageal Atresia (OA) and/or Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) TOFS | OA/TOF Support – Charity offering lifelong support for those born unable to swallow
NEC UK – A UK based charity that is parent led and primarily offers support to families affected by Necrotising Enterocolitis at any stage of their journey. NEC UK
Trauma & Orthopaedics:
STEPS WORLDWIDE -Steps is a charity working for those whose lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions . Health Professionals – Charity Work | Steps Charity