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Hospital

Question: Baby’s fractured collarbone

Q: “Last week my nine-and-a-half-month baby boy managed to tumble down a full flight of carpeted stairs. My wife and I rushed him to hospital, where the casualty doctor said that, although he was distressed (though by now calming down a little), he looked OK and we should monitor him at home. Although I mentioned…

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Foot care during pregnancy

Every day your feet take on average 5210 steps, although on busier days this can rise to over 10,000. Despite this, your feet are the most neglected part of your body. When you’re pregnant, the extra weight is even more work for your feet. It’s no wonder then that so many expectant mums really feel the day in their…

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Anti-battering Campaign Launch

2 May 2000 ANTI-BATTERING CAMPAIGN LAUNCH CHILDREN’S charity the NSPCC has launched a campaign to help parents who may be struggling to cope with their babies. The campaign is aimed at offering support to parents who have no intention of harming their child but find themselves close to the edge. The charity stresses that feeling…

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Safety at Christmas

Keep safe at Christmas – Guidance for parents

Parents are being told by the Government how to stop their children hurting themselves during Christmas festivities, it was revealed today. The Department for Children, Schools and Families said it has produced more than 150,000 leaflets giving tips on avoiding hazardous situations. Designed to look like Advent calendars, the guidance – called “Tis the season to be careful” –…

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Support Groups : C

Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood (CLIC) Abbey Wood Bristol BS34 7JU Tel: 0117 311 2600 Fax: 0117 311 2649 Email: clic@clic-charity.demon.co.uk www.clic.uk.com Founded in 1976 by Robert N. Woodward, CLIC decided to concentrate on three specific elements to help sick children and their families: medical resources, practical help and research. This remains the same today.…

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