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Accessory navicular (extra foot bone)
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about accessory navicular and its treatment
Read moreAccessory navicular surgery
Answers some questions about treatment for accessory navicular - extra bone which is found next to one of the bones on the inside of the foot
Read moreActive cycle of breathing technique for children
This leaflet is for the parents/carers of children who have difficulty clearing secretions (phlegm). It explains about the active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) and how best to introduce it and use it with small children.
Read moreAdenoidectomy (adenoid removal) in children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their operation to remove the adenoids
Read moreAdmission to the Children's Trauma Orthopaedic Unit
Useful information and advice for parents and carers of young patients coming in for emergency surgery under the care of the Orthopaedic Department
Read moreAdvance Care Planning Clinic (children)
Information about planning in advance for episodes of illness that may result in hospitalisation or unexpected deterioration of children and young people
Read moreAppendicectomy aftercare advice (children)
Advice for parents and carers following their child's appendix operation
Read moreAsthma - my plan (children)
A record of your child's asthma medication and what to do if they have an asthma attack
Read moreAtropine 1% drops for refraction
Instructions and advice on using the atropine eye drops given to you for your child’s next orthoptic appointment
Read moreAtropine 1% treatment for amblyopia
Explains how to use Atropine drops to treat amblyopia (lazy eye) and what the possible side effects are
Read moreAudiology multi-professional team
Tells you about the professionals that work with you to support your child and their hearing
Read moreAudiology Paediatric Services
A brief guide for parents whose children are coming to the Audiology Department for the first time
Read moreAuditory processing delay (APD)
For the parents/carers of children with suspected Auditory Processing Delay (APD) and explains how the condition is managed
Read moreAutogenic drainage for children and young people
Explains how to carry out autogenic drainage (AD) to help your child's breathing
Read moreBarium swallow meal and follow through (children)
Explains a tests which look at the oesophagus (food passage), stomach and intestines
Read moreBasic life support for babies
For parents who have received training in basic life support by hospital or community staff
Read moreBasic life support for children
Information for parents who have received training in basic life support by hospital or community staff
Read moreBCG vaccination checklist (English)
You will be offered a BCG vaccination for your baby before you leave hospital.
Read moreBehavioural desensitisation and auditory desensitisation
Outlines some useful suggestions to help desensitise children to the noises that are inducing concern
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