Connect the Spots: Training Teachers to Empower Dyslexic Children
Transcript People with dyslexia are naturally bright, creative and imaginative. Their thinking can inspire and amaze us and their skills are vital for the...
Paediatrics
The Paediatrics category focuses on the health and wellbeing of infants, children and adolescents. It offers evidence-informed insight into child development, common conditions, preventive care and emerging research affecting young lives. From practical guidance for parents and carers to clinical perspectives for healthcare professionals, this category aims to support healthy growth and optimise outcomes across childhood.
Dyslexic children are “hardwired” with “future skills” but most missed at school
One in five children are ‘hardwired’ with ‘dyslexic strengths’ vital for the jobs of the future, and teachers have the power to unleash their potential,...
UK policy on Group B Streptococcus
Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep, Strep B, or GBS) is a common bacterium carried by many people in the gut and in women in...
Poetry and politics: Paediatrics 2.0.
Poetry and politics: Paediatrics 2.0. Reimagining child health for a post COVID-19 world. Paediatricians reach out to children during the pandemic by co-writing and performing a...
The six signs of sepsis
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune...
Diagnostic measure for Children living with Disorders of Consciousness
As part of his work with The Children's Trust and Anglia Ruskin University, Chroma senior music therapist (neuro-rehabilitation) Dr Jonathan Pool has collaborated with Professor...
Losing track of child obesity risks
Tackling child obesity risks becoming "lost amidst reorganisation and delays": Responding to the National Audit Office's report on childhood obesity which found that it is...
Youth Mental Health – Combined Minds App
The 7th September is Youth Mental Health Day #YMHD. This year (2020) is the first Youth Mental Health Awareness Day and will be focused on...
Take it Right Outside campaign success
Fewer under-5s admitted to hospital during 'take it right outside' smoking campaign The number of under-five-year-olds admitted to hospital with asthma related complaints dropped following...
Children with cancer and mental health
Almost half of childhood cancer patients suffer mental health problems due to harsh treatments. Latest research from Children with Cancer UK reveals the widespread impact...
