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Are Eggs Nature’s Brain Food? What Science Says About Child Development

Can eggs really support brain development? We explore the latest research from Nutrition Bulletin and Dr Emma Derbyshire on eggs, pregnancy nutrition and child development — plus practical ways to include eggs from babyhood to teens.

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Defibrillator deliveries begin for all schools that need one

All state-funded schools in England currently without a defibrillator to receive one by the end of the academic year.

Deliveries of defibrillators begin today (20 January) to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have a life-saving device.

Last year, the government committed to supplying state-funded schools across England with defibrillators to make sure there is...

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People with a learning disability supported to have health checks and vaccinations

Anything is possible New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability

People who have a learning disability and those who care for them are being reminded that it’s not too late for them to have a free flu vaccination and additional Covid-19 booster.

Preventing Covid-19 and flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities, who are...

28% of UK adults are unfamiliar with the term miscarriage

72% of UK adults have heard of ‘miscarriage’ (72%), but 28% are unfamiliar with the term
Less than half (42%) say they would feel ‘very confident’ explaining what miscarriage means
71% have heard of stillbirths, but 29% do not know what this means
Less than 1 in 10 people (9%) have heard of molar pregnancy, and less than half (43%) have heard of neonatal

One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder, new research shows

One in four 17-19-year-olds now has a probable mental health disorder – up from one in six last year.

The findings are according to the NHS digital report The Mental Health of Children and young People in 2022 . The report was produced in collaboration with experts from the University of Exeter and Cambridge University. It explores the mental health of children and young people in 2022,...

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PATIENTS INVOLVED IN CLINIC’S NEW FORUM WILL HAVE A VOICE IN FERTILITY SERVICE DELIVERY

A leading South West fertility clinic is launching a patient forum aimed at giving women and couples currently undergoing treatment the chance to give detailed personal feedback to the people responsible for their care.

The team at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), which is based at Aztec West, has invited every patient treated in their new premises since it opened at...

What do you need to know about scarlet fever and Group A Strep infections?

You may have seen in the news this week that there has been an increase in Scarlet Fever and invasive Group A Strep infections in children.

Parents and carers know their children best, so we want to remind you of the symptoms for both illnesses and share advice on what to do if you are concerned about your child.

What is Scarlet Fever?

Scarlet fever is a common childhood...

Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

People are urged to get vaccinated

People are being urged to have their flu and Covid-19 jabs, as an increasing number of children and adults are admitted to intensive care in the south west with flu.

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in England has risen by 40% in the last week, as cases in the community rise.

NHS Devon’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel...

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Get the help you need with NHS111

Help us help you – use 111 online

With winter viruses such as flu, Covid-19 and Norovirus on the rise, we’re more likely to be feeling under the weather at this time of year. While most illnesses can be safely treated at home, or with advice from your local pharmacy, if you do become very unwell and need urgent healthcare, there’s medical advice online or by phone 24 hours a day at NHS111...

One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder

One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder, new research shows One in four 17-19-year-olds now has a probable mental health disorder – up from one in six last year.

The findings are according to the NHS digital report The Mental Health of Children and young People in 2022. The report was produced in collaboration with experts from the University of Exeter and Cambridge...

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Kid Skin Hacks for the Winter

Slugging - The winter can be very harsh to children's skin especially as they move regularly between the cold outdoors and central heated indoors. Skin can itch and chap. Slugging can be a fun and super effective method to protect the skin barrier. Apply a thick dollop of moisturiser such as Nivea, Vaseline or Troikin's Nightology to delicate areas such as eye lids, around the mouth,

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Are Eggs Nature’s Brain Food? What Science Says About Child Development

Defibrillator deliveries begin for all schools that need one

People with a learning disability supported to have health checks and vaccinations

28% of UK adults are unfamiliar with the term miscarriage

One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder, new research shows

PATIENTS INVOLVED IN CLINIC’S NEW FORUM WILL HAVE A VOICE IN FERTILITY SERVICE DELIVERY

What do you need to know about scarlet fever and Group A Strep infections?

Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

Get the help you need with NHS111

One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder

Kid Skin Hacks for the Winter

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