|
|
1. |
BBC Health: A to Z of Children's Ailments
-
Offers causes, symptoms and treatments of many illnesses. Includes relevant links.
|
|
|
2. |
Birth Defects Foundation
-
Registered charity that aims to fund research, provide support and increase awareness.
|
|
|
3. |
British Institute for Brain Injured Children
-
Registered charity encouraging home-based therapy to help children variously diagnosed as having autism, autistic tendencies and brain damage.
|
|
|
4. |
ChildHealthMonitor.org (CHM)
-
Information on the latest research from medical journals, translated into everyday language. [Paid subscription required for the majority of articles.]
|
|
|
5. |
General Practice Notebook - Paediatric
-
Clinical reference guide, aimed at health care professionals. Includes paediatrics by system, diseases and conditions, and emergencies.
|
|
|
6. |
Whizz-Kidz : The Movement for Non-Mobile Children
-
Charity helping disabled children throughout the UK, by providing mobility aids, training and advice. Includes a kid's zone.
|
|
|
7. |
ACT
-
Provides information to families and professionals involved in palliative care for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions.
|
|
|
8. |
Avon Longitudinal Study of Children and Parents
-
Details of a Bristol based study into child health and development, including publications and presentations.
|
|
|
9. |
Caring About Carers
-
Information about the Carers and Disabled Children Act on this official government site.
|
|
|
10. |
Children First and Always
-
Information about general health, and staying in hospital, aimed at various ages. Written by GOSH Trust.
|
|
|
11. |
Children's Health
-
Information on a range of common illnesses. Includes features on meningitis, pain relief, and dealing with emergencies.
|
|
|
12. |
Family Support Group for CHARGE Children
-
Provides information, advice and support for CHARGE syndrome, a rare but serious birth defect.
|
|
|
13. |
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
-
Provides details of events, latest news, and ideas for getting involved. Includes a section for kids and teens.
|
|
|
14. |
Kirsty Appeal / Rainbow Family Trust
-
Information about this child's hospice, including latest news, and future events.
|
|
|
15. |
Patient UK: Information Leaflets - Child Health
-
Offers basic details about a variety of conditions, includes references.
|
|
|
16. |
Samantha Dickson Research Trust
-
A charity to help find a cure for childhood brain tumours. Offers support and advice to patients and families.
|
|
|
17. |
Sargent Cancer Care for Children
-
Charity caring for children with cancer providing support for families at home and in hospital from the day of diagnosis. News, events, publications and donation page.
|
|
|
18. |
The Alexander Trust
-
Information about dolphin therapy for children with special needs.
|
