A quick run through bronchiolitis for parents, by Dr Yiannis Ioannou, Consultant Paediatrician. Bronchiolitis season is in full swing and I have seen so many cases in my clinic and in hospital these past few weeks, I thought time for a quick summary....
Article by Kirsty Crockett Many of us will find ourselves turning to online shopping this Christmas – it’s easy, it’s fast and you don’t need to leave your house! However, despite the many benefits, come some pitfalls, and it’s important we take some careful...
Article by Feola McCandlish Signs and symptoms of Meningitis in babies and children What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain. The two most common are bacteria and viral meningitis. Meningitis in babies...
Article by Feola McCandlish How do you recognise a person who is choking? If someone is choking thet may suddenly become unable to speak, cough, cry and may go quiet. Breathing may sound wheezy or might be absent. Skin may flush, become initially darker or flushed but...
Article by Sarah Russell-Davis After one of the most challenging years we’ve all faced, the sun is finally out and we are enjoying the great outdoors more than ever! With lockdown restrictions gradually easing, family days out and staycations are back on the menu so...
Article By Feola McCandlish When I had my eldest daughter I was working for a marketing agency in London. The commute and the days were long. It was the sort of job where, if I’d chosen to go back to it, I would have had to work as though I didn’t have a...
