Patients and families

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.

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

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