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ASA HIGHLIGHT RISK OF SWIMMING SLIPPING FROM SCHOOL AGENDA

Research from the Amateur Swimming Association has revealed that a third of children cannot swim by the time they leave primary school despite it being part of the national curriculum.

SOCIAL WORKER SURVEY SUGGESTS INCREASING RISK TO CHILDREN

Nine out of ten social workers fear that government cuts to social care are putting vulnerable children's lives at risk according to a British Association of Social Workers survey.

STUDY SUGGESTS SUGAR SLOWS BRAIN ACTIVITY

US scientists have advised students to stay off high sugar goods during exam season having found that food and drink processed with fructose slows brain functions, hampering memory and learning.

EXPECTANT MOTHERS TO RECEIVE MORE SUPPORT

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced new plans for maternity care, including a "named midwife" policy and measures to help health professionals to spot the early signs of post natal depression (PND).

PARENTS TO CONTROL SEN BUDGETS

Parents will be given more powers to control the support that children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) receive, the Government has said.

Birth

PREGNANT WOMEN NEED MORE MIDWIFERY SUPPORT, SAYS SURVEY

A quarter of women say they did not have a midwife with them in labour or when they needed them, according to a new survey from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and Bounty

0-6 months

NEW MOTHERS NEED MORE HELP TO COPE, SAYS NSPCC

Two in five new mothers have said they would have liked more help to cope with the demands of parenting in the first few weeks after birth, a new survey by the NSPCC has revealed.

6 months-5 years

WOMEN TAKE FEWER RISKS AROUND BABIES

Women take fewer risks than men around babies, even if it is not their child, scientists have discovered.

5-16 years inc School Health

DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR THE QNI

A record number of nurses were awarded the Queen's Nurse title in a ceremony hosted by the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI)

16+

DH NEEDS TO TACKLE DIABETES OVERSPENDING SAYS JOURNAL

Leading healthcare journal Diabetic Medicine has criticised the NHS's record on diabetes saying that more than three-quarters of spending on treating the condition is "wasted".

Nutrition

ONLY ONE IN FIVE GET FIVE-A-DAY

A World Cancer Research Fund survey has said just 22 per cent of people in the UK eat the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables.

Toddler Nutrition

FORUM OFFERS EXPERT ADVICE ON TODDLER NUTRITION

With stories on childhood obesity and nutrition regularly in the news, the relaunch of the Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) has been well timed.

Dermatology

RESEARCHERS REVEAL REDHEADS RARE BIRTHMARK LINK

New research, using data from Children of the 90s at the University of Bristol, has identified that the gene causing red hair is more common in children with a rare form of birthmark, medically known as Congenital Melanocytic Naevi.

JFHC TV

Editorial Feature

All talk: the importance of early conversations with children

Engaging and talking with your child from birth can reap huge benefits for their social understanding and development, says Dr Nicola Yuill

First Tastes

The “when to wean” debate last year generated plenty of interest, but confusion still reigns. Leading dietitian Dr Carina Venter weighs up the evidence to provide reassuring and practical advice

Press Releases

CHICKENPOX RELIEF COOLING GEL IS PRESCRIBABLE

Chickenpox outbreaks are being reported across the country and children who haven’t already had this itchy, highly contagious disease have a 90% likelihood of contracting it before adulthood

Zerobase emollient cream has a new look

Zerobase emollient cream from T&R Derma has a new look and is now available in an airless 500g pump dispenser for ease of application and minimal wastage.

DAYTIME WETTING AND SOILING AND POTTY TRAINING HELP

Dry Like Me can help with potty training, as well as making a huge difference to those experiencing ongoing toilet training issues.

ALLERGY UK PARTNERS WITH APTAMIL TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND COWS’ MILK PROTEIN ALLERGY

Cows’ milk protein allergy is the most common childhood allergy, affecting between 2-7% of babies under one year of age¹. Symptoms usually appear in the first few months of life and can be distressing for both babies and parents.

Primary Care 2012

Now in its 22nd successful year, Primary Care 2012 offers 18 conference programmes, an exhibition with over 150 companies showing the latest products and services and a wellbeing theatre with hands-on demonstrations.

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