Common Topics

Head shape abnormalities are common - present in 25% of infants aged under 6 months
Deformational posterior plagiocephaly accounts for the vast majority of cases
Craniosynostosis (early fusion of cranial sutures) is rare
Clinical examination alone is sufficient to differentiate between deformational plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis in 95% of cases, imaging may be required in the remainder
Deformational plagiocephaly resolves spontaneously, but may take 2-3 years for complete resolution

A poster developed by the NENC Asthma Leadership Group to provide some helpful hints and tips about indoor air quality and pollution and provides signposting to NENC local resources and Beat Asthma

Management of children presenting with signs of early onset pubic hair/ body odour/acne. Includes guidance for the distinction between adrenarche, precocious puberty and other abnormalities of secondary sexual development

asthma template club letter for children and young people without an asthma diagnosis

asthma template school letter for children and young people without an asthma diagnosis