Doncaster Children's Specialist Community Nursing.

16/02/2026

When a child lives with epilepsy, there’s often more going on beneath the surface. 💭
Fatigue, confusion after a seizure, side effects from medication, or simply the pressure of trying to keep up - it can all take its toll. For some children and young people, it shows up in how they behave.
This doesn’t make them difficult. It makes them human.
Understanding why behaviour might change is the first step. Supporting it with kindness and clear strategies is the next.
We’ve pulled together some informed, supportive ways schools can help.
Read our guide and share it with your child's teacher 👉 https://ow.ly/SqOl50Y4HQN
Also, find free downloadable resources, like Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) templates and the ABLE form here 👉 https://ow.ly/Wmfl50Y4HQO
These practical tools help schools and families better understand how epilepsy impacts a young person at school and how to tailor the support they receive.
Because behaviour is communication and every young person deserves to be heard.

16/02/2026

Teach Sleep: Supporting Children’s Sleep in the School Environment

Children’s sleep has a huge impact on learning, behaviour and wellbeing in school - and teachers can play a critical role.

Join Vicki Beevers, CEO of The Sleep Charity, for Teach Sleep, a session designed to help schools better understand and support children’s sleep needs.

📅 Available from Monday 16 February, 10am
📝 Register here: https://thesleepcharity.typeform.com/to/WzWoUN0I
This is a pre-record - register to receive the link next week.

Perfect for teachers, school staff and anyone working with children who wants practical, evidence-based sleep guidance.

13/02/2026

We would like to hear about your recent experience of care from the team. Let us know what was good, what we could do better and how you are feeling about the care you received. Each area of the Children's Long Term Conditions team has their own link- today it is Doncaster Children's Continence service. Click on the link to the Care Opinion and tell us your story👇

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13/02/2026

✨ February Half-Term Accessible Sessions! ✨
Looking for relaxed, welcoming activities this half term? Our Family Hubs are offering specially designed accessible sessions for children who may benefit from a calmer environment to support their social and emotional wellbeing.

📅 Monday 16th – Friday 20th February
💬 Booking is preferred as spaces are limited.

These sessions provide a gentle, supportive atmosphere for families to enjoy time together.

To book, just message us or contact the team on:
📞 Kacie – 07483425350
📞 Olivia – 07438322859

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

We would like to hear about your recent experience of care from the team. Let us know what was good, what we could do better and how you are feeling about the care you received. Each area of the Children's Long Term Conditions team has their own link- todays is Children's Community Nursing team. Click on the link to the Care Opinion and tell us your story👇

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11/02/2026

We would like to hear about your recent experience of care from the team. Let us know what was good, what we could do better and how you are feeling about the care you received. Each area of the Children's Long Term Conditions team has their own link- todays is Special School nursing team. Click on the link to the Care Opinion and tell us your story👇

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10/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week is a reminder of how important it is that every child and young person feels supported, understood and able to thrive emotionally.

For disabled children and young people, or those with additional needs, mental health can be affected by many things, including access to the right support, experiences in education, health needs, sensory challenges, and feeling different or misunderstood.

If you’re worried about your child or young person’s mental health, these organisations offer trusted information and specialist support:

YoungMinds offers advice and support for children, young people and parents: https://f.mtr.cool/liyrsqlxpj

Mind offers information, guidance and local mental health services: https://f.mtr.cool/pmrirwamci

Beat offers support for eating disorders, including help for families: https://f.mtr.cool/pnxocgigyp

And because children’s wellbeing is closely connected to the wellbeing of the adults caring for them, support for parent carers matters too.

At Contact, we’re here to support the whole family. We offer:

💬 Listening Ear - a chance to talk things through with someone who understands life as a parent carer: https://f.mtr.cool/trlenrfrru
📞 Our free information & advice helpline - providing information and advice on education, benefits, health and social care (Call 0808 808 3555): https://f.mtr.cool/hpbfhvruvi

Looking after your own wellbeing isn’t separate from supporting your child, it’s part of it 💚

10/02/2026

We would like to hear about your recent experience of care from the team. Let us know what was good, what we could do better and how you are feeling about the care you received. Each area of the Children's Long Term Conditions team has their own link- todays is Children and Young People's Epilepsy Doncaster nursing team. Click on the link to the Care Opinion and tell us your story👇

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09/02/2026

We would like to hear about your recent experience of care from the team. Let us know what was good, what we could do better and how you are feeling about the care you received. Each area of the Children's Long Term Conditions team has their own link- todays is Children's Epilepsy, Bassetlaw. Click on the link to the Care Opinion and tell us your story👇

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06/02/2026

Asking for help in exams 👇
Pupils who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities may qualify for help in exams such as extra time, provision of a computer, or a person to read or write for them.
If you think your child might need help in exams, we have info on our website about how you can get the right support in place – including a model letter you can use as a template for making a request: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/help-in-exams.

05/02/2026

When’s the right time to potty train your child and how should you start?
Find out everything you need to know to set your child up for success in our new film, Potty and toilet training: A three-stage journey by visiting our website to watch the full film: https://eric.org.uk/.../eric-partners-with-bristol.../

Co-created with: Bristol Family Hubs and City Council
With thanks to: John James Bristol Foundations, Burges Salmon and The Society of Merchant Venturers