Spotting the Signs Video by Maisy!
How are you feeling today? š£
Our Childrenās Mental Health Week post today is from Maisy! Maisy is one of our incredible Youth Ambassadors and she shares some signs to look out for which could mean you need extra support.ā¤
We know that opening up and sharing your feelings with other people can be scary. But we want to remind you that it can be one of the best things you can do to ensure that you can be a great version of yourself. š„°
Press play on the video of Maisy to learn what types of things to look out for and the importance of reaching out to someone you trust about how you feel. š
It's Children's Mental Health Week! Phoebe's introduction.
Itās Childrenās Mental Health Week! Our Youth Ambassadors are taking over this week and are excited to show you what we do here in the hospital to ensure that children and young people feel supported with their mental health. ā¤
Press play to hear Phoebe, one of our Youth Ambassadors (you will be meeting some more as the week goes on!) introduce Childrenās Mental Health Week and this yearās theme of āKnow Yourself, Grow Yourselfā. As well as the importance of learning about mental health, Phoebe shares some of what we will be posting this week including what support is available and how we provide it here in the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. š
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Hector The Hot Water Bottle
When itās chilly, having a nice hot water bottle is a great way to warm up and feel cosy. But hot water bottles can be dangerous and cause serious burns if they are not used properly.
Remember:
⢠Ask an adult for help.
⢠Allow the boiled water to cool for a few minutes before filling the bottle.
⢠Donāt fill it up to the top.
⢠Always expel the air from the bottle before putting the stopper on.
⢠Make sure the stopper is screwed on tightly.
⢠Never put a hot water bottle directly on your skin.
Hector the Hot Water Bottle has some handy tips on how to use them safely.
#BeBurnsAware
Happy Christmas from us all in the UHBW Trust! šā¤
#TeamUHBW #BRHC
Christmas can be a special and memorable time for many, but for some families the significance and poignancy of the festive period can hold a greater meaning.
With kind support from @TheGrandAppeal, this year the Paediatric Palliative Care & Bereavement Support team, the Hospital Chaplaincy team and staff from across the hospital have worked together to produce a virtual 'Service of Light'. The aim of this service is to honour and remember the lives of children cared for at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and to reach out to bereaved families with a message of love, hope and peace at this important time of year. We are thinking of you all.
The service includes the lighting of a remembrance candle so, as you watch the film, you may like to have your own candle ready to light as we light ours.
For further information and support you can contact the team by email: [email protected] or phone: 01173427293 in normal working hours.
For support at other times, The Child Death Helpline offers a freephone confidential service for all those affected by the death of a child, open every day of the year. Call: 0800 282 986
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is common in early childhood. It's usually mild and can be treated at home, but it can be serious in some children.
This video is designed to help you understand your childās illness, what you can do to help when at home and when to get support from healthcare professionals.
You can also find out more on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bronchiolitis/
Hereās what you need to know about #measles, from the signs and
symptoms to look for to what to do if you think you or your child has measles.
More info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/
Bristolās much-beloved Gromit Unleashed arts trail is bringing Hollywood magic to our hospital in summer 2025! š
From 30 June to 31 August, Gromit Unleashed 3 will take you on a journey through the movies, with sculptures inspired by cinema, famous films, and the stories that inspired them. š¬
Gromit Unleashed 3 is run by our dedicated charity, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, in partnership with Aardman. The Grand Appealās city-wide sculpture trails have made life better for patients at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children by helping the charity to fund ground-breaking medical equipment, family accommodation and much more.
You might not know that āBristolās Ownā, who proudly sits outside our hospital in his Private Gromit hat, featured in the Gromit Unleashed 2 trail in 2018. š„°
Weāre looking forward to welcoming many more iconic sculptures to the city in 2025! Hereās a sneak peek of whatās to come...
Find out more about Gromit Unleashed 3: https://link.grandappeal.org.uk/gu3
Flashing lights ahead. Viewer discretion is advised. š
Name our robot! š¤
Bristol Royal Hospital for Childrenās new neurosurgery robot needs a name.
Our old robot is now due to retire, and we want your help to come up with a friendly name for the newest member of the team.
The robot will be used to help patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions including epilepsy and movement disorders, for the next 10 years.
The best name suggestions will be put to a public vote to decide the winner.
Get your idea in today ā” https://bit.ly/417cdt9
Today is National Burn Awareness Day ā a time to raise awareness and share advice about burns and scalds. The aim of the day is to promote awareness of how we can avoid burn injuries occurring. š
Prevention and good first aid are key to reducing the number of burns and scalds occurring in the UK every single day. Some of the most common sources for burn injuries can all be found in your home and are:
- Cups of tea/hot drinks
- Electric hobs
- Other hot fluids
- Hair straighteners
For more information and guidance on prevention and first aid, please visit the following link: https://cbtrust.org.uk/
Our Trust has also created a video called āBurns Awareness with Daisy and Danā who can advise you on how to keep warm, safely. Have a watch and remember to keep yourselves, your families and your surroundings safe.
#BRHC #NationalBurnAwarenessDay #BeBurnsAware
Good asthma care means having no symptoms. These four steps can help children and young people to manage their asthma and live their best lives:
1. Get an asthma action plan in place
2. Understand how to use inhalers correctly
3. Schedule an asthma review ā every year and after every attack
4. Consider air pollution and its impact on lung health. Learn more about children and young peopleās asthma care: https://www.transformationpartners.nhs.uk/askaboutasthma-2024/
#AskAboutAsthma