Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
How to shave your armpits
Follow our step by step process on how to shave your armpits. You’ll need: a razor soap/shaving foam a towel water. Step 1 Position your arm straight up and over […]
Hair care – brushing, washing and cutting
Why it’s important Hair care is important for overall hygiene. Looking after your hair plays a vital role in having healthy hair and preventing hair loss caused by excess damage. […]
How to brush your teeth
Why it’s important Brushing your teeth twice a day helps to keep your teeth and gums healthy.Ā If you do not brush your teeth properly, plaque which is a film […]
Toilet training
What to expect Toilet training can be a long process that involves a lot of practice, patience, accidents and washing. Every child responds differently and will gain toilet independence when […]
How and when to wash your hands
Why it’s important Washing your hands properly removes dirt, viruses and bacteria. It stops them spreading to other people and objects, which can cause illnesses such as food poisoning, flu […]
How to have a shower
Download our visual guide on how to have a shower. Follow the link on the right to download the guide.
How to have a bath
Download our visual guide showing the step-by-step process on how to have a bath. Follow the link on the right to download the guide.
Sleep
For children, sleep allows their bodies to rest from high levels of daily physical activity. Sleep also promotes healthy growth of bones, muscles and other body tissues. Our brains become […]
Mealtimes
Mealtimes are an essential part of family life. You can help your child develop self-feeding skills from an early age. It can be a complex task for some children and […]
How to help a child fasten zips
Children usually learn to fasten zips before any other fastening. It’s likely they’ll have a zip on their jacket and will need help initially to put the zip together. From […]