PIF Categories: Paediatrics

The Milk Ladder (For Non-IgE/delayed milk allergy)

Date: 02/04/2025

Staged reintroduction of dairy back into the diet for children with mild to moderate non-IgE (Immunoglobulin E) cow’s milk protein allergy. Most children with a milk allergy will outgrow it […]

Nasogastric tube feeding at home

Date: 11/02/2025

Your child has had a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted because they are unable to take some or all their nutritional and fluid requirements orally. A NG tube is designed for […]

Children’s FeNO and Spirometry tests

Date: 07/02/2025

What is FeNO? FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide) is a way to check for inflammation in the airways.  You’ll be asked to breathe in fully through a mouthpiece like a […]

Orthoptic visual processing difficulties clinic – information for patients and referrers

Date: 06/01/2025

Read our guide below to help you understand how we can help in the assessment of children with visual processing difficulties (VPD). You can also download a PDF version of […]

Paediatric permanent open door service

Date: 27/02/2024 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Read our guide below to find out more about our permanent open door service.  You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on […]

Child and young person temporary open door hospital service

Date: 26/02/2024

What is the temporary open door service? It’s for children and young people who have been seen by the paediatricians and, for a set amount of time, will be seen […]

Child protection: the medical assessment – a parent and child’s guide

Date: 17/01/2024 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Read our guide below to help you understand: what a medical assessment is where it takes place who’ll see what you can expect. You can also download a PDF version […]

Bruising: information about injuries, bruises, marks or bleeding in non-mobile babies and children

Date: 17/01/2024 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Read our guide below to help you understand about bruising/marks/bleeding in non-mobile babies and children. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link […]

Paediatric outreach team

Date: 01/12/2023 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

The Paediatric Outreach Team provides a range of services to support children aged 0-16 years old (0-19 years old with complex medical needs) at home and in other community settings […]

Asthma and wheeze: advice for when you leave hospital

Date: 01/12/2023 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

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 […]