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The Illingworth Library at Sheffield Children’s Hospital provides access to resources and services to help all staff and students find and use the best evidence to support patient care, clinical gover...
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We are the Knowledge and Library Services for Sheffield Children's NHS FT, based at the Children's Hospital on F floor and accessible via the Damer Street entrance. Find out more about the (many!) services we offer here: www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/illingworth-...
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Ultra-processed foods – what’s the impact?
In a new Lancet Series, experts warn a global rise in #UPFs presents a growing public health threat.
Read this & more in our new issue: spkl.io/63326AgUlK
In a new Lancet Series, experts warn a global rise in #UPFs presents a growing public health threat.
Read this & more in our new issue: spkl.io/63326AgUlK
![Cover of The Lancet Dec 6, 2025 issue. Quote on cover reads: "Policies are...needed to directly restrict the market and political power and activities of transnational [ultra-processed food] corporations (including fast-food companies), given their role as primary drivers of [ultra-processed food] consumption."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ypu6bwefbbzhcvojdj7mz657/bafkreidkqiupehvtaml3c6j7kjv7kyxexpw376yc6exsuij5xfczulpl3e@jpeg)
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Ultra-processed foods – what’s the impact?
In a new Lancet Series, experts warn a global rise in #UPFs presents a growing public health threat.
Read this & more in our new issue: spkl.io/63326AgUlK
In a new Lancet Series, experts warn a global rise in #UPFs presents a growing public health threat.
Read this & more in our new issue: spkl.io/63326AgUlK
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In our ADHD webinar we heard how lived experience is influencing research and improving support for neurodiverse children and young people. Read more: https://ow.ly/avQ450XBhNU #Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Maudsley Charity
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In our ADHD webinar we heard how lived experience is influencing research and improving support for neurodiverse children and young people. Read more: https://ow.ly/avQ450XBhNU #Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Maudsley Charity
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is meeting today to discuss newborn hepatitis B vaccines. Here's what you need to know. (Pt. 2)
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is meeting today to discuss newborn hepatitis B vaccines. Here's what you need to know. (Pt. 2)
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‘As student nurses, we need to advocate for AI education’
Esme Ray, from Canterbury Christ Church University, discusses the pros and cons of AI, and why student nurses need to be aware of them. #nursing #AI #technology #digital #digitaltechnology #students
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Esme Ray, from Canterbury Christ Church University, discusses the pros and cons of AI, and why student nurses need to be aware of them. #nursing #AI #technology #digital #digitaltechnology #students
www.nursingtimes.net/students/as-...
'As student nurses, we need to advocate for AI education'
Esme Ray, from Canterbury Christ Church University, discusses the pros and cons of AI, and why student nurses need to be aware of them.
www.nursingtimes.net
December 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
‘As student nurses, we need to advocate for AI education’
Esme Ray, from Canterbury Christ Church University, discusses the pros and cons of AI, and why student nurses need to be aware of them. #nursing #AI #technology #digital #digitaltechnology #students
www.nursingtimes.net/students/as-...
Esme Ray, from Canterbury Christ Church University, discusses the pros and cons of AI, and why student nurses need to be aware of them. #nursing #AI #technology #digital #digitaltechnology #students
www.nursingtimes.net/students/as-...
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Government orders independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism
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Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: terms of reference
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December 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Government orders independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism
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Anthony was being bullied at school and really struggling with his mental health.
When he found help at The Children’s Society, he felt listened to and supported.
Our early support hubs help young people get quick, free professional help: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
When he found help at The Children’s Society, he felt listened to and supported.
Our early support hubs help young people get quick, free professional help: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Anthony was being bullied at school and really struggling with his mental health.
When he found help at The Children’s Society, he felt listened to and supported.
Our early support hubs help young people get quick, free professional help: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
When he found help at The Children’s Society, he felt listened to and supported.
Our early support hubs help young people get quick, free professional help: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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In our response to the 🚭consultation, we urge the Gov to consider how vapes, which can be a helpful tool for smokers when trying to quit, are marketed to reduce their appeal to children & young people.
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4arcviP
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👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4arcviP
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Tobacco and vapes: evidence to support legislation
www.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In our response to the 🚭consultation, we urge the Gov to consider how vapes, which can be a helpful tool for smokers when trying to quit, are marketed to reduce their appeal to children & young people.
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4arcviP
www.gov.uk/government/c...
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4arcviP
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Social media influencers are a growing source of medical advice but can be misleading.
Misleading advice—amplified by parasocial bonds and direct engagement—can cause physical, psychological, financial, and systemic harm, say Raffael Heiss and colleagues
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Misleading advice—amplified by parasocial bonds and direct engagement—can cause physical, psychological, financial, and systemic harm, say Raffael Heiss and colleagues
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
December 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Social media influencers are a growing source of medical advice but can be misleading.
Misleading advice—amplified by parasocial bonds and direct engagement—can cause physical, psychological, financial, and systemic harm, say Raffael Heiss and colleagues
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Misleading advice—amplified by parasocial bonds and direct engagement—can cause physical, psychological, financial, and systemic harm, say Raffael Heiss and colleagues
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Research into parental support needs when caring for a poorly child is informing new hospital's approach to care
Research into parental support needs when caring for a poorly child is informing new hospital's approach to care
New research has shown that mothers' and fathers' support needs are different when caring for a child in hospital. The study, focusing on parents whose child has had a genetic diagnosis, is informing…
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Research into parental support needs when caring for a poorly child is informing new hospital's approach to care
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In today's clinical roundup, we cover: life in colour again, cuts NHS waiting time for 300 children, and new whooping cough vaccine.
In the News Wednesday 3 December 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
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December 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In today's clinical roundup, we cover: life in colour again, cuts NHS waiting time for 300 children, and new whooping cough vaccine.
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'Obesity is a systemic issue driven by structural factors including a commercial food environment that makes unhealthy choices cheap, readily available, and aggressively marketed – especially to children and in deprived areas.' https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
How to tackle obesity: why industry must step up
Nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Child obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate. Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
'Obesity is a systemic issue driven by structural factors including a commercial food environment that makes unhealthy choices cheap, readily available, and aggressively marketed – especially to children and in deprived areas.' https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
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Ableism in the medical profession is preventing doctors with disabilities and neurodivergence disclosing their conditions.
And even when they feel safe to do so, many doctors find themselves unable to access reasonable adjustments.
Read our full report 👉https://bma.org.uk/disability
#IDPwD
And even when they feel safe to do so, many doctors find themselves unable to access reasonable adjustments.
Read our full report 👉https://bma.org.uk/disability
#IDPwD
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Ableism in the medical profession is preventing doctors with disabilities and neurodivergence disclosing their conditions.
And even when they feel safe to do so, many doctors find themselves unable to access reasonable adjustments.
Read our full report 👉https://bma.org.uk/disability
#IDPwD
And even when they feel safe to do so, many doctors find themselves unable to access reasonable adjustments.
Read our full report 👉https://bma.org.uk/disability
#IDPwD
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Really great presentation today on social media use in preadolescents from our DEER study in East London at the #ELFTresearch annual conference. Screen time is associated with greater anxiety, depression and poor sleep habits - especially in girls. Important findings.
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Really great presentation today on social media use in preadolescents from our DEER study in East London at the #ELFTresearch annual conference. Screen time is associated with greater anxiety, depression and poor sleep habits - especially in girls. Important findings.
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Featured on the hub today, a video where Chief Medical Officer for The UK Sepsis Trust, Ron Daniels, talks about the signs of sepsis in children under five years old.
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Featured on the hub today, a video where Chief Medical Officer for The UK Sepsis Trust, Ron Daniels, talks about the signs of sepsis in children under five years old.
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Almost 1 in 5 children and young people (aged 8–25) in England now have a probable mental health disorder – up from 1 in 8 in 2017. Read why this matters 👇 https://bit.ly/3KdqM8e
What Is The State Of Children's Health In England? | The King's Fund
We look at the data available on children's health in England - from child mortality to diet and exercise, teenage pregnancy and smoking, we we look at what this means for children's health.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Almost 1 in 5 children and young people (aged 8–25) in England now have a probable mental health disorder – up from 1 in 8 in 2017. Read why this matters 👇 https://bit.ly/3KdqM8e
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Get the support you need to live a long and healthy life. It’s important to ask for reasonable adjustments. Watch Kareem and Fazilla in this short video from #NHS ability:
#ReasonableAdjustments #AnnualHealthCheck #LearningDisability #Autism
#ReasonableAdjustments #AnnualHealthCheck #LearningDisability #Autism
Use of reasonable adjustments to reduce health inequalities for people with a learning disability
YouTube video by NHS England
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November 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Get the support you need to live a long and healthy life. It’s important to ask for reasonable adjustments. Watch Kareem and Fazilla in this short video from #NHS ability:
#ReasonableAdjustments #AnnualHealthCheck #LearningDisability #Autism
#ReasonableAdjustments #AnnualHealthCheck #LearningDisability #Autism
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A 5yo boy was admitted to the hospital because of fever and rash. Nonblanching papules spread from the feet to the legs, buttocks, lower back, arms, and ears. A diagnostic test was performed. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case? Cast your vote before Dec. 11: nej.md/3M2gY1C
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A 5yo boy was admitted to the hospital because of fever and rash. Nonblanching papules spread from the feet to the legs, buttocks, lower back, arms, and ears. A diagnostic test was performed. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case? Cast your vote before Dec. 11: nej.md/3M2gY1C
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Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmac...
Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmac...
November 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmac...
Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmac...
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"Where you have gender-blind policy, it produces gendered consequences for girls."
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
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Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
Woman's Hour - Kids social media ban in Australia, Tracey Emin on Bridget Riley, What your bum says about your health - BBC Sounds
Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in court.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"Where you have gender-blind policy, it produces gendered consequences for girls."
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
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In pediatric patients with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia requiring pharmacological treatment, eltrombopag resulted in a higher rate of sustained platelet response compared with standard therapy.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In pediatric patients with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia requiring pharmacological treatment, eltrombopag resulted in a higher rate of sustained platelet response compared with standard therapy.
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The role of social drivers of health in communication abilities of autistic adolescents and young adults
The role of social drivers of health in communication abilities of autistic adolescents and young adults - Teresa Girolamo, Alicia Escobedo, Lindsay Butler, Caroline A Larson, Iván Campos, Kyle Greene-Pendelton, 2025
Despite their relevance to outcomes in autism, little is known about how social drivers of health affect communication, especially in transition-aged autistic adolescents and young adults with stru...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The role of social drivers of health in communication abilities of autistic adolescents and young adults
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🛌What happens when #Sleep & #Anxiety collide in young people?
In our latest Mind the Kids episode, host Mark Tebbs talks with researcher Liga Eihentale about how sleep influences negative memory in anxious youth.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/48cnYBV
In our latest Mind the Kids episode, host Mark Tebbs talks with researcher Liga Eihentale about how sleep influences negative memory in anxious youth.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/48cnYBV
Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide
This episode of 'Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide' is hosted by Mark Tebbs, who is joined by Liga Eihentale, an early career research scientist at Florida International Univers...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🛌What happens when #Sleep & #Anxiety collide in young people?
In our latest Mind the Kids episode, host Mark Tebbs talks with researcher Liga Eihentale about how sleep influences negative memory in anxious youth.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/48cnYBV
In our latest Mind the Kids episode, host Mark Tebbs talks with researcher Liga Eihentale about how sleep influences negative memory in anxious youth.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/48cnYBV
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Scrapping the two-child limit shows this government is serious about child poverty, lifting 350,000 children above the poverty line overnight. Poverty can affect every aspect of a child’s present and future life, and hundreds of thousands of lives have been changed for the better today.
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Scrapping the two-child limit shows this government is serious about child poverty, lifting 350,000 children above the poverty line overnight. Poverty can affect every aspect of a child’s present and future life, and hundreds of thousands of lives have been changed for the better today.
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Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
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What is the state of children's health in England?
What Is The State Of Children's Health In England? | The King's Fund
We look at the data available on children's health in England - from child mortality to diet and exercise, teenage pregnancy and smoking, we we look at what this means for children's health.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
What is the state of children's health in England?