Doncaster Children's Specialist Community Nursing.

09/03/2026

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

WORLD BOOK DAY 2026

We love singing and signing, but we also LOVE signing stories! We sign stories in all our sessions as they are the perfect vehicle to rehearse and utilise k...

04/03/2026

The MMRV vaccine is stepping up the game, combining the standard MMR with protection against Chickenpox. Getting vaccinated is the easiest way to protect your child and others who are at greater risk of serious illness.
It’s never too late to catch up! Check out this helpful guide to understand if your child is eligible for the vaccine and when they can have it📆

03/03/2026

WARNING: Several Stretcherz Toys have been recalled. The sand-like material in some products may contain trace levels of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
The product has been recalled by the manufacturer HTI Toys and the following distributors: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works. Additional distributors will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
If you have one of the affected toys, stop using it immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
For more information including the list of affected toys please visit: https://www.gov.uk/.../product-recall-stretcherz-stretch...

27/02/2026

SHARED FROM ERIC FACEBOOK PAGE
ERIC HELPLINE
You can call FREEPHONE on 0808 801 0343 Monday - Thursday, 10am - 1pm.
Here's what some families had to say about the support they received from our helpline in their time of need:

🔴 Your helpline advisor was the first person I’ve spoken to that understood and could empathise with my daughter’s toileting fears. The advice was fantastic, but just to talk was a weight off - Rachel, parent
🔴 Thank you for the advice ERIC gave us in helping with our daughter’s bowel issues. The advice was invaluable and gave us the direction and tools we needed to resolve it.
🔴 I can’t overstate how much the helpline helped us at a stressful time - Alex
🔴 The helpline staff are the only people we can talk to while our son is ill. They are worth their weight in gold. - Neil
🔴 That one phone call meant so much thank you!

26/02/2026

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If your child has been constipated for more than a few days, a doctor or nurse may advise you to do a disimpaction. The summer holidays can be a good time to do it if you and your child are having time off school and work. A disimpaction will clear any constipation, so they can start the new school year with a healthier, happier bowel!

We have lots of resources on our website to help and support you, including A parent's guide to disimpaction - https://eric.org.uk/childr.../parents-guide-to-disimpaction/

Please make sure you get advice from your healthcare professional.

24/02/2026

Do you have a child with additional needs?

Potty training children with additional needs may take a little longer and more support, but we reassure you that the process you need to follow is the same.

Why not start with our Let’s Go Potty approach? This has been developed to suit children of all abilities and includes:
🧻Step 1: Preparation
🧻Step 2: Practice
🧻Step 3: Stopping using nappies

If you’d like more information on each step, head to https://eric.org.uk/children-additional-needs/ to access our potty training advice for children with additional needs.

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Information on potty training for children with additional needs and sensory issues including delayed development, ASD and physical disabilities who may take a little longer to become toilet trained.

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

Did you know there’s an ideal poo? 💩
Can you guess which one is the recommended poo consistency and shape?
Tap through the pictures to meet all seven types of poo and find out what they mean! 👉
If your little one is struggling with their bowel movements, please find more free resources on the ERIC website.
See print-ready version here: https://eric.org.uk/poo-checker/