Common Topics

  1. All
  2. Abdominal Pain
  3. Asthma
  4. Babies
  5. Child safety
  6. Complex Needs
  7. Constipation
  8. Cough/cold
  9. COVID-19
  10. Dental/Oral Health
  11. Development skills
  12. Diarrhoea and vomiting
  13. Diet
  14. Difficulty breathing
  15. Earache
  16. Eyes
  17. Head injury
  18. Fever/High Temperature
  19. Immunisations/vaccinations
  20. Jaundice (yellow baby)
  21. Mental Health (Parents/Carers)
  22. Mental Health (Young People)
  23. Milk Allergy
  24. Rashes
  25. School/nursery
  26. Seizure
  27. Skin Conditions
  28. Sore throat

Following a head injury

Following a head injury an adult should supervise your child for the next 24 hours. They should also receive regular pain relief (for example, Paracetamol). If you are concerned that they are developing a problem, please telephone this Emergency Department and, if necessary, bring them back to hospital

National Literacy Trust - Start for Life campaign resources

GOR and GORD Additional Notes - for professionals

Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR) and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) additional notes for professionals

Health Visitor Services (Gateshead)

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand Foot and Mouth is a common childhood illness, caused by a virus called
Coxsackie. It is usually a mild infection that does not need specific treatment and will usually get better on its own.