PIF Categories: General - paeds
Asthma and wheeze: advice for when you leave hospital
Your child should now be feeling better. Your child should not need the blue reliever inhaler as often. Before going home, your child will need to be able to manage […]
When your child has croup
Read our guide below to help you understand what to do when your child has croup. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the […]
Heart murmurs in children
Please find links below for information about heart murmurs in children. This information sheet by the Children’s Heart Federation explains what heart murmurs are, how they are detected and what […]
Head Injury: Advice for parents and carers of children aged under 16 years.
About head injuries This leaflet aims to advise on how best to care for a child who has bumped or banged their head. Most head injuries can be managed at […]
Childhood illnesses: Bronchiolitis
Advice for parents and carers of children aged 2 years old and under. What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is when the smallest air passages in a child’s lungs become swollen. This […]
Nephritis in Children and Young people
Acute Glomerulonephritis in Children and Young people (<16 years) Introduction Nephritis is a condition that affects the kidneys. It requires special attention. Most children with nephritis make a full recovery […]
Crying and feeding issues
Advice and help for people looking after young infants who may have worries about crying and feeding issues is available on the NHS.uk website: Please follow this link to tips […]
Following a first seizure without a fever in children and young people – information for parents and carers
This information is from the Royal College of paediatrics and child health. Introduction Seeing a child or young person having a seizure can be frightening. Most seizures do not cause […]
Gastroenteritis – advice for parents and carers of children aged 5 years old and under
Gastroenteritis – advice for parents and carers of children aged 5 years old and under Please download the leaflet published by the Children and Young People Urgent Care Advisory Group
Childhood illnesses: Fevers – advice for parents and carers of children under 5
Advice for parents and carers of children aged 5 years old and under Published by the Children and Young People Urgent Care Advisory Group