Vanished, but not forgotten: the impact of Vanishing Twin Syndrome

Improving and expanding childhood vaccination against routine and new diseases is vital for our children’s health and global public health.  Ever since the smallpox vaccine discovery over two centuries ago, vaccines have successfully worked to eradicate, eliminate or control many infectious diseases.   Red alert for child health  However, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, … Continued

A new parent-focused portal is launched to increase awareness of childhood myopia, what it really is and what you should be doing about it. Myopia (short-sightedness) affects one in three people in the UK; however, it is now twice as common as in the 1960s. Of the 5 billion people globally predicted to be myopic … Continued

Palliative care for children and families plays a vital role in supporting those with life-limiting conditions. But services – delivered by hospitals, hospices and community services – are under strain. Supporting every family A held hand, a listening ear, support for siblings – every child and every family deserve dignity, comfort and compassion, especially those … Continued