Winter is a season of cozy moments by the fireplace, building snowmen, and enjoying hot cocoa. But it's also a time when germs and colds seem to thrive, making it essential to take extra precautions to keep our little ones healthy and happy. As a parent, you want the best for your kids, and that includes their well-being during the chilly months.
Becoming a new mum is an incredibly joyful time. It’s no secret that you now have an undeniable responsibility for your new child. You are now liable for the care and comfort of your baby, and this can certainly come with its ups and downs.
Please note: Your baby will likely be perfectly happy and well, but if you are ever concerned, please contact a qualified healthcare professional...
A new campaign launched by NHS Devon explains how people can treat themselves for minor illnesses and injuries from the comfort of their own home.
“Treatment Starts at Home” gives details of what to do if you have minor health problems such as an ear or eye infection, insect bite, cuts or blisters. It aims to reduce pressure on busy Emergency Departments, GPs, Urgent Treatment Centres and...
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.
Parents and carers are being reminded of the symptoms of scarlet fever and chickenpox, following a rise in cases across the country. Levels for both are what we expect to see at this time of year, but there has been an increase compared to 2021, when COVID-19 restrictions kept cases below average.
Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but highly infectious. Symptoms include a sore throat,...
NICE Traffic Light system is used to identify risk of serious illness in under-fives
A tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation using data from UK general practice.
The study, led by Cardiff University, assessed data from more than 6,700 cases and concluded the widely used National...
In challenging times where emotions run high, such as the outbreak of war, pandemic, family bereavement, and illness, having strong emotional literacy and the ability to regulate our emotions makes a huge difference in our ability to cope. So, how can we best help our kids manage their emotions?
Learning how to process difficult emotions is a skill, and it takes practice. For adults this can...
Devon GP surgery Christmas and New Year opening times Patients across Devon are being reminded that most GP practices will be closed over the festive and New Year period and that if they need medical advice to make use of alternative services such as 111.
Most GP practices will close at the end of the day on Friday 24 December and will re-open again on Wednesday 29 December until Friday 31...
The initiative, by children’s book publisher Ventorros Press, seeks to create personalised illustrated story adventures for terminally ill children, creating wonderful diversions that will empower them to temporarily escape their surroundings.
Ventorros Press commented, “If we can raise just £10,000, we will be able to brighten-up the days of around fifteen children and their...
