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About The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service The Occupational Therapy team help children and young people aged 0 – 19 participate and engage in their everyday tasks and activities to support development, health and wellbeing.  The team includes Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors, and administrative support. The service works with children and young people who […]

Introduction Some children can become very sensitive to the food that goes into their mouth, especially new food. Please see below for information on interventions you can carry out at home to reduce the impact of oral sensitivity on your child’s eating habits. 1. Make very small changes in texture There are two main ways […]

Introduction Some babies and children can find it difficult to move from smooth and pureed foods to more textured, lumpy foods. Often children will show frequent gagging, retching or even vomiting when eating lumpy foods. This is very normal and should not be a cause for concern. Pushing food out of the mouth is babies’ […]

Introduction This sheet gives some ideas for different food textures that you can offer your child. Ensure you always supervise your child while they are eating and please avoid any foods that your child is allergic to. Bite and Dissolve These foods dissolve in the mouth so do not require chewing. They are a great […]

The Toby Henderson Trust The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children, young people and adults, families, and carers in the North East of England. The Toby Henderson Trust provides appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families, and carers by sharing […]

Introduction Physiotherapists may use hydrotherapy as part of a treatment programme, to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions. What are the benefits of hydrotherapy? Research studies have shown that hydrotherapy is effective for certain conditions. Heat, can help with pain, improve circulation, loosen tight muscles and encourages relaxation. Buoyancy, can support your body weight, […]

Getting your scans and tests at the Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre The Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre offers patients different checks, scans and tests. These services are available outside the main hospital, allowing you to get appointments more quickly and at convenient times, including evenings and weekends. We know that getting any […]

Introduction This leaflet provides you with information that you will find useful during your stay in hospital and following discharge. If you are not sure about anything in this leaflet, please ask a member of staff. What is the Mental Health Liaison Team? We are a team of mental health professionals including specialist medical doctors […]

What is Giggle Incontinence? Giggle Incontinence is the involuntary, unstoppable, complete bladder emptying, during or immediately after laughing or giggling. It is caused by the muscle of the bladder (detrusor muscle) contracting in response to laughter. The mechanism that triggers this is not fully understood but may be related to ‘cataplexy’, which is a sudden […]

About the service The service consists of a team of specialist children’s nurses who support individuals with bladder and bowel problems, where primary advice and intervention by GP education staff, health visitor, school nurse or other health professional has not been successful. We offer a confidential, friendly service, undertake a comprehensive assessment, which may include […]