HANDi Paediatrics vs Born to move

HANDi has been developed by the paediatric team at Musgrove Park Hospital to provide expert support to parents/carers and medical professionals looking after children with the most common childhood illnesses: - Diarrhoea (gastroenteritis) - Chesty child (wheeze and asthma) - Chesty baby (bronchiolitis) - High temperature - Abdominal pain - Common newborn problems Parent/carer guidance includes illness specific home assessment guidelines, signposting to the appropriate local healthcare setting, and illness information. Each of the 6 most common childhood illnesses has a Home Care Plan to help parents/carers provide the best support for their child. Assessment guidelines are provided for healthcare professionals in the community and in the hospital environment. Guidelines have been developed using a traffic light system that guides professionals to the most appropriate healthcare advice, support or referral for the individual child. These integrated guidelines should help parents/carers feel that they are getting consistent advice wherever and whenever their child is seen. Both parents/carers and healthcare professionals are encouraged to look at each of the three pathways for each of the 6 most common conditions. Please note: This app is not a substitute for seeing and being advised by a medical professional. Always consult your GP if you have questions and/or concerns about your health.

Get practical tips, fun activities and expert advice from NHS health visiting professionals to help your child grow healthy, happy and confident. Practical advice in three key areas: • Chatter Matters: Talking and singing ideas to boost brain growth and speech. • Be active: Tummy time guidance to strengthen muscles and support development. Play ideas for toddlers and pre-schoolers to develop coordination, balance and confidence. • Eyes need to move too: Eye-tracking games to build skills needed for reading. Features include: • A podcast series from health visitors Jenny and Sonia, covering key stages of early childhood development • Add your child’s profile, record milestones and receive regular tips from your health visitor. https://family.kentcht.nhs.uk/baby