Common Topics

Support service for parents with babies and children

Back pain in children is becoming increasing common, more so in girls than boys; but is rarely a serious problem. In younger children back pain may be growth related or may indicate more serious pathology such as infection or tumours. In older children back pain is commonly musculo-skeletal; overuse, carrying heavy backpacks, and sprains and fractures may cause pain. Less common conditions include slipped discs and inflammatory diseases. Congenital disorders such as scoliosis may present at any age.

Nicotine vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking. It's also one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking.

Vaping is not completely harmless and we only recommend it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking and staying quit.

Here you will find the facts on vaping, based on scientific evidence and research, plus advice on how to use vapes (sometimes called e-cigarettes or e-cigs) as a tool to quit smoking.

Information and advice for parents and carers about croup in children