Search results for illness in newborn
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Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?
How to recognise warning signs of serious illness in children under 5, such as cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, or mottled skin. Plus, advice on when to call an ambulance or take your child to A&E.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Symptoms
Read about symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which are categorised into inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
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Newborn blood spot test
Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 9 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.
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Medicines for babies and children
Read about which medicines to use when your baby or toddler is unwell and how to use them safely, including antibiotics, ibuprofen and paracetamol.
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Newborn jaundice - Causes
Jaundice is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This is known as hyperbilirubinaemia.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - Treatment
Read about treating developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD). Although it can't be cured, there are ways your child can be helped to manage their problems.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - Symptoms
Read about symptoms of developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) in children, also known as dyspraxia.
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Moving from children's social care to adults' social care - Social care and support guide
As disabled young people reach the age of 18, a different team will take over any care services (transitioning).
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How to care for children with complex needs - Social care and support guide
Includes sources of support, children's needs, single parent carers and planning for the future.
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Hysteroscopy
Find out about hysteroscopy, a procedure used to examine the womb (uterus) to diagnose and treat some women's health conditions.