A recent article in 'Child's Nervous System' looked at whether there is an association between mild head injury (MHI) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preschool children. That preschool children with MHI have more pre-injury ADHD symptoms and oppositional and emotional-behavioural symptoms than healthy children without trauma. Clinicians should screen children with MHI for ADHD symptoms and refer them for treatment when necessary. Evaluation of children presenting with MHI by a child psychiatrist may prevent repetition of injuries.Things from the Children's commissioner...
The report, ‘Public Spending on Children in England: 2000 to 2020’, shows that levels of government spending on children have been broadly maintained over the last twenty years. However, the analysis also reveals a number of deeply concerning trends, with mainstream and acute services, such as 4-16 education and support for children in care, protected at the expense of targeted preventative services. Almost half of spending on children’s services now goes on 73,000 children in the care system, while the other half has to cover the remaining 11.7 million children in England. Altogether, 72% of children’s services budgets go towards helping families in severe need.
The report shows there has been a significant reorientation of spending in recent years towards statutory help for children in crisis, while overall children’s services spending has been largely frozen since 2009–10. Spending on preventative support, such as Sure Start and young people’s services, has consequently been cut by around 60% in real-terms between 2009–10 and 2016–17.
Things about NHS70...
The University of Sheffield is holding an exhibition and activity event on Thurs 5 July 11am-7pm Sheffield Cathedral forecourt. There will lots of hands-on activities and demos from healthcare organisations across the city, including stands focusing on Sheffield's contribution the development of medical research and clinical trials. There will be activities for all ages including healthcare robots, taking the carbohydrate challenge, using computer models to measure our body’s movements, finding out how our hearts works, the chance to explore a vintage ambulance and much more.Things about preterm children...
Preterm Children Have Higher Risk Than Full-term Children of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease During the First 2 Years of Life according to a recent publication in Pediatric Infectious Disease JournalThings about winter...
Yes I know summer has finally arrived but NHS Confederation has been looking the pressures on the NHS...which are not just in winter. Their report System under strain is available onlineThings about transforming care...
Transforming care is built on principles that put the child, young person or adult and their family and community at the centre. Sometimes this can be hard to achieve if someone’s particular needs do not fit into services which already exist. This case study looks at Josh, who has a learning disability and autism, and how transforming care helped to bring him home to live with his family in Cornwall.Things about migration...
From next Tuesday 23 June the Migration Matters Festival will be taking place over five days across Sheffield. Migration Matters is an annual Sheffield festival that runs during national Refugee Week. Events take place in city centre and community venues, uniting Sheffield’s communities and cultures. Sheffield was the UK’s first City of Sanctuary and it is a city that is made vibrant by its diversity and interconnecting cultures. Last year’s festival saw thousands of people enjoy events including: theatre, film, music, fashion, installation, talks and food events. It includes a photography exhibition 'Hidden Voices: The Health Experiences of Migrant Children' at Theatre Deli (202 Eyre Street) - no booking required.
Things to eat...
Fancy a bit of baking? Well these polenta cupcakes are easy and quick and make the most of seasonal strawberries.
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