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What the MMR vaccine is for

The MMR vaccine protects against:

These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss.

If you're pregnant, getting measles can cause premature birth, miscarriage or still birth. And getting rubella can cause serious problems for your baby such as damage to their sight and hearing.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine gives you long-term protection.

Getting vaccinated also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated, such as unborn babies, newborn babies and anyone with a weakened immune system.

Who should have the MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine is recommended for all babies and young children, but older children and adults can have it if they were not vaccinated when they were younger.

Babies and young children

Babies and young children are given 2 doses of the MMR vaccine as part of the NHS vaccination schedule.

They're given a dose at:

1 year old

3 years 4 months old

Babies between 6 and 12 months can have an extra dose of the MMR vaccine before this if they need it to protect them if:

they're travelling abroad to an area with a lot of measles

they've been close to someone with measles

there's an outbreak of measles

Older children and adults

The MMR vaccine can be given at any age.

Speak to a GP about getting vaccinated if you did not have it as a child, you only had 1 dose or you're not sure if you've been fully vaccinated.

It's especially important to make sure you're vaccinated if:

you're a child, teenager or young adult

you could become pregnant

you're travelling to, or living in, a country where there is a higher risk of getting measles, mumps or rubella

you're a healthcare worker

you were born between 1970 and 1990 (as you may not have been vaccinated against all 3 infections)

Your GP surgery should be able to tell you which vaccinations you've already had.

If you were born before 1970 and have not had measles, mumps or rubella (german measles) or their vaccines, you can ask your GP surgery for the MMR vaccine.

Can I have the MMR vaccine during Ramadan?

Many Muslim scholars say you can have the MMR vaccine when you're fasting for Ramadan. This is because it's injected into the muscle and does not give you food or water.

You can speak to your GP for advice on when to have your MMR vaccine.

Polio and MMR vaccinations in London

From May 2023, children aged 1 to 11 in London who are not up to date with their routine vaccinations are being offered polio and MMR vaccinations through GP surgeries, primary schools and community clinics.
Find out more about the London polio and MMR vaccinations

Who cannot have the MMR vaccine

Most people who need the MMR vaccine can have it.

But because it's a live vaccine, which means it contains a weakened version of measles, mumps and rubella, it's not suitable for everyone.

The MMR vaccine is not given if:

you're pregnant

you have a weakened immune system, either because of a health condition or because you are taking medicines that suppress the immune system

you've had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any ingredients in the vaccine, including gelatine or neomycin

Getting vaccinated if you're unwell

You can have the MMR vaccine if you're unwell but do not have a high temperature.

If you have a high temperature or feel very unwell, wait until you feel better before having the MMR vaccine.

MMR vaccine ingredients

There are 2 types of MMR vaccine in the UK. You can check the ingredients in the patient leaflets:

The MMR VaxPro vaccine contains a small amount of gelatine from pigs (porcine gelatine). Speak to the person vaccinating your child if you want your child to have the Priorix MMR vaccine instead.

Find out more about vaccines and porcine gelatine, including leaflets translated into Arabic, Bengali and Urdu (GOV.UK)

How to get the MMR vaccine

Your GP surgery will usually contact you about your child's MMR vaccinations. This will usually be by letter, text message, phone call or email.

Older children who missed being vaccinated when they were younger may also be able to get the MMR vaccine through their school.

If you need the MMR vaccine for your work, you should be able to get it through your employer's occupational health service.

How the MMR vaccine is given

The MMR vaccine is given as an injection into the upper arm or thigh. It's often given at the same time as other routine vaccinations.

You'll need 2 doses for full protection.

Young children have the 1st dose when they're 1 year old and the second when they're between 3 years 4 months and 5 years old.

If you have the vaccine when you're older, you'll have 2 doses at least 1 month apart.

Having the MMR vaccine at the same time as other vaccines

The MMR vaccine can be given at the same time as most other vaccines except for the yellow fever vaccine.

You will need to wait 4 weeks between having the MMR vaccine and the yellow fever vaccine.

The MMR vaccine can be given on the same day as the chickenpox vaccine, but if they are not given on the same day you will need to wait 4 weeks between the vaccines.

Side effects of the MMR vaccine

Like all medicines, the MMR vaccine can cause side effects, but not everyone will get them.

Common side effects are usually mild and only last 2 to 3 days, they include:

a raised, blotchy rash (similar to a measles rash), feeling unwell and a high temperature around 7 to 11 days after the vaccination

swollen glands around the cheeks, neck and jaw and aching in your joints (similar to a mild form of mumps) around 2 to 3 weeks after the vaccination

More serious side effects, such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are rare. The person who vaccinates you will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.

The MMR vaccine is not linked to autism

Research has shown there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

How well the MMR vaccine works

Protection starts within 2 weeks of having the MMR vaccine.

After 2 doses:

around 99% of people will be protected against measles and rubella

around 88% of people will be protected against mumps

If you get mumps after being vaccinated, the symptoms will usually be much milder.

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As your child moves into adolescence, it can be challenging for both parents and young people.

It can be an anxious time for some teenagers, with scary body changes, bullying by peers and a new search for independence. This can lead to:

Passive-aggressive behaviour: "I'll do it in a minute."

Self-consciousness: "What are you staring at?"

Self-doubt: "I'm not good at anything."

Over-confidence: "Well, I thought I could do that."

Moodiness: "Leave me alone."

Dealing with teenagers is by no means an easy task given the frequent changes in behaviour.

As teenagers start making their own decisions, the relationship between them and you will change. As a parent, you'll explore the fine balance between offering support while letting your teenager (safely) learn from the results of their actions.

During this stage, peer pressure is at its highest as teenagers sometimes identify with and value more the opinion of their friends rather than the opinion of their parents.

If you create a supportive, positive and fun family environment with open communications and encouragement to participate in community activities, your teenagers will work though these years into adulthood.

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Cast your mind back to a recent occasion when you felt that your child was displaying unwanted or challenging behaviour. You may find it useful to write down some key points. Such as how were you feeling, what was happening in the lead up to the unwanted behaviour, where were you, who else was about?

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You must make sure your child gets a full-time education that meets their needs (for example if they have special educational needs). You can send your child to school or educate them yourself.

Children must get an education between the school term after their 5th birthday and the last Friday in June in the school year they turn 16.

You'll be contacted by either:

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You can be prosecuted if you do not give your child an education. You'll normally get warnings and offers of help from the local council first.

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You can only allow your child to miss school if either:

they're too ill to go in

you've got advance permission from the school

Holidays in term time

You have to get permission from the head teacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time.

You can only do this if:

you make an application to the head teacher in advance (as a parent the child normally lives with)

there are exceptional circumstances

It's up to the head teacher how many days your child can be away from school if leave is granted.

You can be fined for taking your child on holiday during term time without the school's permission.

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A journey towards positive body image and being comfortable

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Improve eating behaviours and relationship with food

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Disordered Eating is a phrase used to describe a range of irregular eating behaviours that may or may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder.

People who experience disordered eating, whether diagnosed with an Eating Disorder or not, often have poor emotional awareness and have limited access to emotion regulation strategies.

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Behave, treat and relate to your body

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People with ARFID eat a very limited variety or amount of food and it causes problems in their lives. These problems may be health related, like loosing too much weight, or not getting enough nutrients.

These problems may also be social, like not being able to eat meals with others.

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What is Normal Eating?

Normal eating is flexible. It varies in response to your emotions, schedule, hunger and proximity to food.

Examples of 'normal' eating include being able to eat when you're hungry and continue eating until you are satisfied, overeating and undereating at times and giving yourself permission to eat all foods.

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Do you ever wish you could change something about your body? If so, you're not alone. Lots of people feel unhappy with some part of their looks. But when you get stuck on what you don't like, it can really bring down your self-esteem.

You don't need a perfect body to have a good body image. When you like your body as it is, right now, you boost your body image. And your self-esteem too.

What Does Body Image Mean?

Your body image is the way you think about your body. This includes your thoughts and feelings about it. These can be good or bad and can change from time to time.

How Can I Accept the Way I Look?

Some people think they need to get in better shape to have a good body image. They think, "When I get in better shape, I'll like my body." But it's best to start the other way around. Accept yourself first. Here are ways to do that:

Realize that nobody's perfect. Everyone has "flaws," even people with seemingly ideal figures. So see your body the way it is rather than the way you want it to be.

Don't body-shame yourself. When you make harsh comments about your own body, it harms your self-esteem. That's true whether you say something out loud or think it to yourself. It can hurt as much as if someone else said it. So be kind and respectful to yourself. Ask, "Would I talk this way to my best friend?" Treat yourself like a good friend would.

Don't compare yourself with other people. The saying goes "comparison is the thief of joy." Find things to like about your own body and be thankful for all the great things it can do.

Accept compliments. When someone gives you a compliment, say "thank you" instead of not believing what's being said.

How Can I Like My Body?

When you accept your body, it's possible to learn to love (or at least like) what you have. Here's how:

Find things to like about your looks. Every time you look in the mirror, find at least two things you like about yourself. Maybe your hair, face, or hands. What about your shape, shoulders, or legs? Your eyes or smile? Make a habit of telling yourself what you like and why. If you get stuck, ask someone who cares about you, like a good friend or trusted adult. Know that there's lots to like about you. Let yourself feel good.

Focus on what your body can do. There's more to your body than your looks. When you play a sport, walk, run, dance, or swim - that's your body in action. Your body is there for you when you stretch, reach, climb, or jump for joy. It also allows you to you carry and build things, and give someone a hug. Be amazed and thankful.

Be aware of your body. Pay attention to your body as you go through the day. Enjoy the way it feels when you walk, run, and play. Listen to it when it needs food or rest. Things like yoga can help you observe your body more closely, teaching you to pay attention to how you breathe and move.

How Can I Take Care of My Body?

Taking good care of your body can make you feel better about it. Start caring for yourself with these tips:

Eat healthy foods. Learn what foods are good for you and how much is the right amount. Take your time when you eat. Really taste your food and enjoy it. Eating right helps you look your best and boosts your body image. It also gives you the energy you need. When you treat your body right, you feel good about yourself.

Get good sleep. Learn how much sleep you need for your age and get to bed on time. Turn off screens hours before bedtime so you can sleep well.

Be active every day. Your body needs to move to be strong, fit, and healthy. Be active by playing a sport. You can also run, walk, work out, do yoga, or dance. Pick activities you like and have fun.

Keep a healthy weight. Being at a healthy weight is good for you, and it helps you feel good about your body. Don't compare your weight with someone else's. Your doctor can tell you what you should weigh. If you're not at a healthy weight, don't try to change your diet on your own. Always talk with a parent or doctor first. Your doctor can suggest ways to reach and stay at a weight that's right for you.

What if I Need Help With My Body Image or Self-Esteem?

Sometimes, body image or self-esteem problems are too much to handle alone. Health issues, depression, or trauma can affect how you feel about yourself. And eating disorders can cause a poor body image that isn't true.

Tell a parent, doctor, or therapist what you're going through. Ask for help. Body image and self-esteem can get better with help and care.

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Abuse means treating someone with violence, disrespect, cruelty, harm, or force. When someone treats their partner in any of these ways, it's called an abusive relationship. Abuse in a relationship can be physical, sexual, or emotional. Or it could be all of these.

An abusive partner might use mean words, threats, or shaming. They might act with jealousy or controlling behavior. Or with physical or sexual violence. These things can start small and build over time.

If you think you're in an abusive relationship, it's time to get help. There are people to help you get to a safe situation. There are people to help you sort out all the emotions of partner abuse.

Am I in an Abusive Relationship?

Here are some warning signs. You might be in an abusive relationship if someone:

harms you physically in any way. This includes hitting, pushing, shaking, or kicking.

threatens to harm you if you leave the relationship

threatens to harm themselves if you leave the relationship

forces you, or tries to force you, into any type of sexual act that you don't want

tries to control parts of your life, like how you dress, who you hang out with, and what you say

often shames you or makes you feel unworthy

twists the truth to make you feel you are to blame for their actions

demands to know where you are at all times

often acts jealous or angry when you want to spend time with your friends

makes mean or rude comments on social media

demands or asks for your sign-in information for your social media accounts

Get help from a therapist or someone at a helpline if you feel unsure of whether you're in an abusive relationship.

How Can I Get Out of an Abusive Relationship?

Know that you have the right to be safe. You have the right to be treated with respect. Knowing this is the first step.

Confide in someone you know. Tell a parent, trusted adult, health provider, or friend what you're going through so they can help. Many adults know how to help in this situation. An adult might be able to get you to safety faster than a friend can.

Get help and support from experts. Going through abuse can leave you feeling confused, scared, or exhausted. Find a therapist to help you get your emotional strength back. They can help you sort through the many emotions you might be dealing with.

Get advice from someone at a helpline too. Learn more about how to get out of an abuse relationship safely. The helpline advisors also can talk to you about other things that might help you move forward.

If You Need Help Right Away

If you have been physically hurt, get medical care or call 911.

Helplines can give advice on how to get out of an abusive relationship safely:

How Can I Deal With the Emotions I Have?

Learn how partner abuse affects people. Partner abuse can cause harm you can see - things like bruises, sprains, or marks. But it also can cause deep emotional hurt that you can't see. Deep emotional stress that makes you feel unsafe is called trauma.

Notice how relationship abuse has affected you. Abuse by a partner can leave you feeling shaken or scared. You might feel angry, sad, anxious, or depressed because of what you've been through. It's natural to have many different emotions after going through abuse. Sometimes the deep stress lasts even after the abuse has ended. Notice what it's been like for you.

Get help from a trauma therapist. There is therapy to help people deal with this deep stress. It is called trauma therapy. It is a type of talk therapy that counselors and therapists use. It helps people who have been through trauma - like abuse. Find a therapist to work with.

Learn to cope, and share your story. Trauma therapy can help you feel safe and supported. In therapy, you can learn coping skills and have support. This helps you face difficult memories, tell your story, and find healing. Find the words to talk about what you've been through.

Move forward toward healthier relationships. Sharing your story with a trauma therapist can ease the emotional hurt of partner abuse. It also can help you find your inner strength and move toward healthy relationships that add to your wellbeing.

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Here's how you and your children can have healthy teeth and keep trips to the dentist to a minimum.

Brush your teeth twice a day

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
Read more about how to keep your teeth clean

Floss between your teeth

Floss or use an interdental brush every day to remove food, debris and plaque lodged between your teeth.

Read more about why you should use dental floss.

Cut down on sugar, and other lifestyle tips

Have a healthy lifestyle, including eating well, not smoking and limiting your alcohol and sugar intake. It's good for your whole body, including your teeth, gums and mouth.

Brush baby teeth as soon as they come through

Start brushing a baby's teeth as soon as they come through.

Here are tips on looking after your baby's teeth, including the importance of avoiding sweetened foods and drinks.

Get children into a teeth-cleaning routine

Help your child have healthy teeth for life by having a good dental health routine.

Read more about how to look after your children's teeth.

Straighten crooked teeth with braces

More and more teenagers (and some adults) are having braces and orthodontics to straighten their teeth.

Find out more about braces and orthodontics.

Have regular dental check-ups

Have regular check-ups with your dentist. Do not put off going for a check-up. Detecting problems early can mean they're easier to treat.

If problems are not treated, they may lead to damage that's harder, or even impossible, to repair.

There are a wide range of dental treatments available. Some, such as fillings and root canal treatment, are readily available on the NHS.

Others, such as cosmetic dentistry, are only available on the NHS in certain circumstances.

Find out more about dental treatments and dental check-ups.

For information on who can get free dentistry and what to expect from your dentist, see how to find an NHS dentist.

Read the answers to the most common questions about NHS dentistry.

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If you are a young person who feels they would like some support around substance use, or if you would like to refer a young person to us please download this referal form fill it in and scan back to info@earlybreak.co.uk

Support

Any young person referred to Early Break for substance misuse issues will be responded to within 24 hours. Advocacy Workers work with young people to gain a greater understanding of their needs and identify the support the young person may require. Early Break is a person-centred organisation which means the young person is always at the centre of the decision making process.

Together, the worker and young person will look at goals the young person wants to achieve. This process is known as care planning and will normally cover a whole range of areas such as substance use, physical health, emotional health, sexual health, family, education, finance and employment etc. Advocacy Workers offer one-to-one support, education and advice and offer harm reduction interventions. They have access to a doctor, holistic therapies and access to sexual health services. Sometimes the young person may only require a couple of sessions with an Advocacy Worker and other times they may work together for some time.

For more information about our 'Core Services' please click on the image below:

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If you are a young person who feels they would like some support around substance use, or if you would like to refer a young person to us, please get in touch on 0161 723 3880. Alternatively, please download this referal form fill it in and scan back to info@earlybreak.co.uk

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Welcome to the Food Banks subcategory of the Financial Support In Bury page in The Bury Directory's Home, Housing & Money Support In Bury section.

Here, you can find access to free or subsidised meals and ingredients supplied by voluntary organisations and specialist companies in and around the Bury area.

If you require additional support or assistance with your day to day expenses and food bills due to the coronavirus crisis, take a look to see what help is available.

With resources ranging from free breakfasts and other meals for kids to food parcel deliveries and support services for vulnerable people, you'll find plenty of wonderful opportunities for help, advice and aid - whether you're looking on your own behalf or that of a loved one.

For information about wider financial assistance and advice, take a look at our main Financial Support In Bury page. Alternatively, for sheltered housing and supported living, you'll find all the information you require right .

If you are unable to find exactly what you are looking for, you could pay a visit to The Bury Directory's Housing Information, Support & Advice In Bury page. You can also contact the Directory using a straightforward online form . We'll respond as soon as possible with information and advice.

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A website about autism, for autistic young people - so that everyone can gain a better understanding of what autism actually is.

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Our aim?

It's quite simple really. We want you to get the support you need to achieve a good night's sleep.

Sometimes you may feel you have little or no control over your sleep but we're here to make sure you get access to accurate, relevant information so you can
make informed choices about your sleep, but also the tools to help you put it into practice.

Together we will empower you to make changes to your own sleep patterns, putting you at the centre of discussions around your sleep needs.

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Smearing is a term to describe children spreading poo on walls, furniture, themselves. We explain why it happens and advise how to stop your child doing it.

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Children who will only poo in a nappy are completely normal. Lots of children go through a phase, usually soon after potty training has begun, when they refuse to poo in the potty or toilet and insist on using a nappy.

Other children go through a phase of refusing to wee in the potty or toilet. You'll find the information and techniques below will be relevant to them too.

Some boys and girls will work it out for themselves, but without intervention some would happily poo in a nappy for years.

Here are some tips to help you break the pooing in a nappy habit.

If your child insists on using a nappy to poo, DON'T SAY NO, or they will simply try to avoid pooing. Withholding the stools will lead to constipation - which is definitely something to avoid! Let them have the nappy on just to do their poo, and work on gradually changing their behaviour.

So, where do you start?

1. Constipation

Constipation often plays a part in potty/toilet avoidance. A big, hard, painful poo will scare the child, and to stop it happening again they simply hold on. Look at Advice for Children with Constipation for information on how to recognise if your child is constipated. There is lots more information on the Flowchart for Constipation. Make sure any constipation is really well managed before attempting to change toileting behaviour.

2. Making the toilet less scary

Some children are frightened of the toilet itself. This fear will need to be overcome before they can start learning to sit on it.

If your child is scared of the flush, start by flushing it while they stand by the bathroom door, then gradually ask them to come a little closer. When they are near enough, encourage them to put just a little bit of toilet paper in the toilet to flush away.

If they are worried about the water splashing back when they use the toilet, show them how to put a layer of toilet paper over the water in the toilet bowl.

Create a game with a few bottles of food colouring! Add a few drops to the cistern, then ask your child to guess what colour the water in the toilet will change to when they flush.

3. Learning to sit on the toilet

To start with, sitting on the potty/toilet should have nothing to do with pooing. The emphasis should be completely on relaxed, happy sitting - when you ask them to do so. To start with this may be a five second sit, once a day, fully clothed. That's fine! Reward them for sitting ( have a look at our Toileting Reward Chart), and resist the temptation to mention wee or poo!

The key now is moving forward gradually, so each little step forward is an achievable goal. You plan when the toilet/potty sitting should take place - aim for 20-30 minutes after each meal as that is the best time to poo, and before bed. Make sure your child's bottom and feet are firmly supported - see the section 'How to get the poo in the loo' on Advice for Children with Constipation.

Over time you'll build up a regular toileting programme, with your child sitting on the potty/toilet for 5-10 minutes four times a day. Keep a bag of special toys in the bathroom ready so they look forward to exploring what's there whenever they sit on the loo.

Remember to reward every potty/toilet sit with your agreed system.

4. Next steps

Once you've made sure your child is not constipated, and they can happily sit on the potty/toilet for 5-10 minutes, you're ready to begin working towards them pooing in the right place.

The key thing is to work out where they like to poo in their nappy, for example behind the sofa or in the corner of their bedroom, and where you want them to poo - on the potty/toilet. Put as many tiny steps as possible in between until eventually they reach the potty. Each step should be an achievable goal.

Be patient - this may take a long time, but it will be worth it! Read the examples below for ideas of how other parents encouraged their children to move step-by-step towards the potty.

Case studies from the ERIC Nurse

Peter

Peter was 9 years old when he was referred to the continence service with a request for one nappy a day. A highly intelligent boy, Peter was the middle brother of three.

Poorly treated constipation as a toddler had led to toilet avoidance, despite appointments with the paediatrician, gastroenterologist, psychologist and school nurse. Nothing any of them had said had ever affected his toileting behaviour. Peter said that they always focussed on the toilet - but that had nothing to do with him as he always stood to wee and wore a nappy in his bedroom to poo.

Step 1: Peter and his Mum were advised how to adjust his laxatives to make sure he was not constipated.

Step 2: Peter was asked to sit on the toilet, lid shut and fully clothed, for 5 minutes twice a day and read a book. Over the next couple of weeks he was asked to lift the lid before sitting, then remove his trousers, and eventually pull his pants down. He cooperated fully - he wanted his life to change, but he remained scared. He was happy to work on sitting on the toilet as long as poo was not mentioned. This gradual process of de-sensitisation worked. Peter lost his fear of sitting on the toilet, but he was still not able to just sit and poo.

Step 3: Peter was asked to sit on the toilet with his nappy on to do his poo.

Step 4: After a week Peter was asked to undo the nappy. This was too big a step, but he managed to undo one tab. Over the next few weeks Peter managed to undo all four tabs every time he sat on the toilet wearing his nappy.

Step 5: Over the next several weeks Peter gradually loosened the nappy until it was opened out flat on the toilet seat.

Step 6: From now on the nappy could be placed on the toilet rather than on Peter. Once Peter was used to this major change, the nappy could be gradually moved away from his bottom and down the toilet.

Step 7: Peter's mother remained completely committed to the process - cutting a piece of nappy just the right size to position in the toilet, and fishing it out afterwards to throw away. Over time, she cut the piece of nappy smaller and smaller, so it rested further and further down into the bowl of the toilet.

Step 8: Once a small piece of nappy was enough, it could be exchanged for a pad of toilet paper. Peter could then flush the toilet; his Mum didn't have to retrieve bits of wet, pooey nappy from the toilet any more.

It was almost two years since the original referral, but the family were overjoyed. Peter has never looked back.

Joshua

Joshua, who had a mild learning disability, was 8 years old. He'd had poo problems ever since he experienced constipation as a toddler which had long since been resolved.

He wore nappies until he was 7 because he refused to poo without one, but his parents had observed that his nappies were invariably dry when they took him to the toilet, where he would wee but never poo. They had therefore put him in pants, and he did very well at keeping them dry, but he continued to insist on wearing a nappy when he needed a poo.

His Mum and Dad always knew when he was ready to poo as he went to the same spot in his bedroom.

Step 1: Joshua's parents marked a cross on the spot in his bedroom where he always went to poo. They used green (his favourite colour) insulating tape as it peeled off the floor easily.

Step 2: After a few days Joshua's parents marked a new cross on the floor with him, just a couple of centimetres from the first. When he next asked for his nappy, they took him to the cross. When he had finished, he chose a sticker, which was always his favourite reward.

Steps 3 to 33... approximately!: A few days later Joshua's parents once again moved the cross. They discovered that if they attempted to move it too far he became upset and tried to put it back, but small steps were accepted. Over several weeks they moved the cross in tiny steps across Joshua's bedroom floor, across the landing and into the bathroom.

Step 34: A momentous step! The cross was stuck on the toilet seat. Joshua's parents expected to begin the slow process of gradually removing the nappy, similar to Peter's story above. Joshua had other ideas though: he simply sat on the green cross on the toilet seat and did a poo. Joshua's parents took a long time to recover from the shock!

George

This story is incomplete, as George was the son of a colleague who changed jobs, at which point he was still on his poo journey. So much progress had been made though, with such patience and determination, that it is highly likely that success was achieved!

George was 6 years old and had been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. His parents had no idea how or why his poo habit had started, but when George needed to do a poo he went to stand behind a large tree at the end of the garden. He pooed in whatever was on his bottom at the time - pants/nappy/pull-up - but always by the tree.

George's parents realised that the first thing they needed to do was to get him into the house - but that was not going to be easy as they couldn't bring his tree!

Step 1: George's parents introduced some toys to act as objects of reference on and beside the tree. They referred to the toys, not the tree, at all times.

Step 2: The family wheelbarrow was placed beside the tree.

Step 3: The toys were gradually moved from the tree to the wheelbarrow; the wheelbarrow became the object of reference.

Step 4: The wheelbarrow, with toys, was gradually moved up the garden until it was outside the back door.

Step 5: The toys began to be moved into the doorway...

...and there the factual account ends.

George, however, can provide us with an example to work on; how could his journey be continued? It is clear that we need to plan a series of tiny steps, each an achievable goal that does not unsettle George.

Step 6: could be to gradually move the toys into a box inside the back door. The toys remain the objects of reference; the box has been added.

Step 7: the box of toys makes a slow journey from the back door into the family bathroom.

Step 8: the toys reach the toilet, and remain round it.

Step 9: now George will have to be introduced to the toilet, and over time learn to sit on it. Perhaps Peter's story can suggest some steps towards this.

Step 10: until George reaches the stage of sitting on the toilet, he will continue to poo in his pants/nappy/pull-up. Emptying the poo into the toilet and learning to flush the toilet could be additional steps towards his ultimate goal.

A poo journey like this is going to take a huge amount of time and effort and parents will need a lot of support. Encouragement to think about the future, without intervention, may be a useful incentive. At 6 years old changing George's pants or nappy when he poos is an easy option. That won't be the case when he is 16.

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Take a look at our simple screen time tips to help children develop healthy online habits and a good digital diet to help them thrive on and offline.

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What does ‘too much’ screen time look like? Get advice to support your child.

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The ad - which launches to coincide with the start of a new school year and will run throughout September and October - is part of a focus from Internet Matters on the importance of striking a balance in children's internet use, agreeing boundaries and ensuring time on the internet is well spent.

What are parents screen time concerns?

It comes as new research of 2,000 UK parents shows over a third (37%) say they have to "fight for their attention" because of the levels of screen time.

Out of the 67% who worry their child is spending too long online - whether playing games or on social media - one in four (24%) are "very concerned".

Nearly two-thirds of parents (63%) with children aged four and five say they are worried their child is spending too much time online. Concerns peak for parents with children aged 11- 13, with nearly three quarters (72%) expressing concern over too much time spent on their devices.

How does screen time impact wellbeing?

Parents of children aged 14-16 are particularly concerned about the impact of screen time on sleep patterns and school work. Half (50%) say their 14 to 16-year-old "stays up late using their devices and it impacts their sleep". More than a third (36%) say it's impacting their homework and 40% say it's impacting family time together. 63% of parents are concerned about the impact social media has on their kids' mental well-being.

Out of the activities they do, the biggest concern is watching videos (59%), followed by gaming on consoles (41%), gaming on smartphones or tablets (36%) and connecting with friends on social media (35%).

Is screen time vital for children?

But the research also revealed 70% of parents believe using devices such as tablets, laptops and smartphones, is essential for their child's learning and development. And around the same amount (67%) believe devices allow their child to be creative.

Meanwhile over a third of parents (36%) believe their children are not getting enough time to play outside because of screen time - while nearly a quarter (22%) say it's holding children back from making real friends, rising to 30% for 14-16-year-olds. Despite their concerns, more than one in five parents of 14-16 year olds say they take no action to restrict the amount of time their children spend online - compared to the average of 12% across all age groups.

What do online safety experts say?

Internet Matters ambassador Dr Linda Papadopoulos said: "Parents can often find themselves in a dilemma when it comes to their kids and their devices. They know there is a whole amazing world online that can be beneficial to their kids, but they also see how apps, games and platforms pull them in and keep their attention.

That's why it is so important to talk to your children and agree boundaries with your kids around not just how long they go online for, but what they go online for; what is healthy screen time and what is unhealthy screen time. It doesn't mean they can never play games or watch their favourite gaming vloggers.

The conversation must be around how what they do during their screen time rather than simply the amount of time they spend and the role parents play can do to help them make the time they spend more beneficial - away from mindless scrolling.

Balance is key. Ask your children how they want to invest the time they have online and make sure it's not wasted. The more you get involved and understand the things your children do online, the easier it is to influence what they do in their digital world."

Carolyn Bunting, CEO of Internet Matters, said: "Screen time is a real challenge for most parents, so our campaign brings together the best advice and guidance for parents so they can help their children live a balanced digital life. The back to school period is a time when we know parents are thinking about their children's online safety, so it's a good time to have a conversation with your child and re-set some screen time boundaries.

We aim to give parents the tools they need so they can become more involved in what their kids are doing online and get to grips with how to maintain their digital wellbeing."

Making the TV ad

To make the ad as realistic as possible, filmmakers shot genuine footage of nine year-old Evie streaming a video on her tablet.

Evie said: "Seeing the advert was quite strange because I saw my face and I realised how much I am paying attention to the tablet and nothing else. It's really important that there are time limits for me to go online otherwise I will probably just want to go on it all the time. It helps me do other things like read a book or go and play outside. Mummy also has rules for herself and is also not allowed to use her phone at meal times."

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Screen time campaign launched to support children | Internet Matters. We've launched a new screen time campaign to help parents find the right balance.

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Connecting people, communities, and local services throughout Bury.

We care about Bury and our communities and want to empower you and your family to live a happier and healthier life.

We aim to bring together everything you need to live a happier and healthier life in Bury, all in one place. You can find services, information, advice, events, activities, and support that is available for people living within the borough of Bury, including Whitefield, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Tottington and Ramsbottom.

You can find what you are looking for by browsing our main categories, Adult Social Care, Children, Young People & Families, and Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle, or use our onsite search tool. You can also use the onsite navigation, located at the top of every page to explore other useful sections.

We also have areas of the website dedicated to support unpaid carers, children and families with special educational needs and disabilities, and care leavers living in Bury.

Why not take a look at our What's On in Bury section to find activities and events happening in and around Bury?

Did you know you can list your service or upcoming event with us here on The Bury Directory for free? If you have any questions or require further support, you can contact us today.

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Age 11-18 year olds help and advice for internet safety

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Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep and will wake up during the night.
For some people, this might not be a problem. But if you or your child are suffering from a lack of sleep, there are some simple things you can try.

Every child is different, so only do what you feel comfortable with and what you think will suit your child.

If your child will not go to bed

Decide what time you want your child to go to bed.

Start a "winding down" bedtime routine around 30 minutes before the time that your child usually falls asleep. Bring this forward by 5 to 10 minutes each week - or 15 minutes if your child is in the habit of going to bed very late - until you get to the bedtime you want. Read more about helping babies to sleep.

Set a limit on how much time you spend with your child when you put them to bed. For example, read only 1 story, then tuck your child in and say goodnight.

Give your child their favourite toy, dummy (if they use one) or comforter before settling into bed.

Leave a dim light on if necessary.

If your child gets up, keep taking them back to bed again with as little fuss as possible.

Try to be consistent.

You may have to repeat this routine for several nights.

Sleep tips for under-5s

Make sure you have a calming, predictable bedtime routine that happens at the same time and includes the same things every night.

If your child complains that they're hungry at night, try giving them a bowl of cereal and milk before bed (make sure you brush their teeth afterwards).

If your child is afraid of the dark, consider using a nightlight or leaving a landing light on.

Do not let your child look at laptops, tablets or phones in the 30 to 60 minutes before bed - the light from screens can interfere with sleep.

If your child wakes up during the night, be as boring as possible to avoid exciting them and leave lights off.

Avoid long naps in the afternoon.

Help your disabled child to sleep

Sometimes children with long-term illnesses or disabilities find it more difficult to sleep through the night. This can be challenging both for them and for you.

The charity Contact has more information about helping you and your child sleep.

Scope also has sleep advice for parents of disabled children.

Further support and advice

Talk to your health visitor if you need further advice. They may have other ideas or suggest you make an appointment at a children's sleep clinic, if there's one in your area.

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Expert advice and tailor-made sleep plans to support your child if you live in Manchester, Cheshire or Merseyside and have a child who is autistic or is on the pathway

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How to fall asleep faster and sleep better

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The mental health benefits of good sleep include boosting our mood, reducing stress and helping with anxiety.

If you're having trouble sleeping, knowing how to sleep better can make a big difference.

Find out more about ways to help you sleep, including sleep hygiene, and expert video advice from a professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford.

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Another service we offer is the Sunflower Group which was set up to provide bereavement support for children aged five to 11, as well as their parents or carers. The support group was launched in partnership with Child Bereavement UK to help children through their grief by giving them an opportunity to explore their feelings, express their emotions, share memories and develop resilience through creative activities. This group is open to everyone, however those with a connection to the Hospice will be given priority.

Bury Hospice appreciate that bereavement is different for everyone and we have developed our services to help facilitate the best ways of offering our support.

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Another service we offer is the Sunflower Group which was set up to provide bereavement support for children aged five to 11, as well as their parents or carers. The support group was launched in partnership with Child Bereavement UK to help children through their grief by giving them an opportunity to explore their feelings, express their emotions, share memories and develop resilience through creative activities.

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Your memories are yours to treasure. Whatever you do, it can help to remember.

This short animated film suggests ways that children and young people can remember someone important to them who has died.

A child or young person may miss their special person and feel sad when they think about them. They may even worry that they'll forget what they were like. Finding ways to remember such as looking at photographs, talking about the person who has died or visiting a place they loved can help.
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We may have a new name and look, but don't worry, you will still find all the trusted NHS advice and guidance you need to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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Get trusted NHS advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Start for Life is your essential guide for having a healthy, happy baby.

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What is Healthy Start?

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We'll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow's milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow's milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins - these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

If you live in Scotland

You can get help from Best Start Foods (opens in a new tab) instead.

Advice on healthy eating

For more advice on healthy eating, visit:

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Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child.

There's no limit to how many children you can claim for.

By claiming Child Benefit, you can get:

an allowance paid to you for each child - you'll usually get it every 4 weeks

National Insurance credits which count towards your State Pension

a National Insurance number for your child without them having to apply for one - they'll usually get the number shortly before they turn 16 years old

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Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It's paid monthly - or twice a month for some people in Scotland.

You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.

If you live in Northern Ireland, go to Universal Credit in Northern Ireland.

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Sign in to your Universal Credit account if you already have one.

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Universal Credit is replacing the following benefits and tax credits:

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Housing Benefit

Income Support

income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

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If you're getting any of these benefits or tax credits, you do not need to do anything unless either:

your circumstances change

you get a letter called a 'Migration Notice' telling you that you must claim Universal Credit

You'll stop getting these benefits and tax credits when you or your partner claims Universal Credit. If you or your partner gets Pension Credit, this will also stop if one of you claims Universal Credit.

This will not affect any other benefits you're getting, such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Carer's Allowance.

You can read more about how tax credits and Universal Credit affect each other.

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Personal Independence Payment ( PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:

You can get PIP even if you're working, have savings or are getting most other benefits.

You can also read about PIP in Welsh (Cymraeg).

How PIP works

There are 2 parts to PIP:

a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks

a mobility part - if you need help with getting around

Whether you get one or both parts and how much you get depends on how difficult you find everyday tasks and getting around.

Daily living part

You might get the daily living part of PIP if you need help with:

preparing food

eating and drinking

managing your medicines or treatments

washing and bathing

using the toilet

dressing and undressing

reading

managing your money

socialising and being around other people

talking, listening and understanding

Mobility part

You might get the mobility part of PIP if you need help with:

working out a route and following it

physically moving around

leaving your home

You do not have to have a physical disability to get the mobility part. You might also be eligible if you have difficulty getting around because of a cognitive or mental health condition, like anxiety.

How difficulty with tasks is assessed

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they'll look at:

whether you can do it safely

how long it takes you

how often your condition affects this activity

whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment

Help with PIP

If you need help understanding or applying for PIP you can:

If you live in Scotland

You need to apply for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) instead of PIP.

If you currently get PIP, you'll be automatically moved to ADP by summer 2024.

When the move begins, you'll get letters from DWP and Social Security Scotland. Read more about the moving process.

If you move from Scotland to England or Wales

If you get ADP and move from Scotland to England or Wales, you must make a new claim for PIP instead.

Your ADP will stop 13 weeks after you move - apply for PIP as soon as possible after moving or your payments could be affected.

If you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by PIP for most adults. You'll keep getting DLA if:

you're under 16

you were born on or before 8 April 1948

If you were born after 8 April 1948, DWP will invite you to apply for PIP. You do not need to do anything until DWP writes to you about your DLA unless your circumstances change.

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Disability Living Allowance ( DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:

is under 16

has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability

They will need to meet all the eligibility requirements.

The is between £26.90 and £172.50 a week and depends on the level of help the child needs.

If your child lives in Scotland

You need to apply for Child Disability Payment instead of DLA for children.

If your child is getting DLA for children but they have moved to Scotland, you'll need to report this change so they can get Child Disability Payment instead.

If your child moves from Scotland to England or Wales

If your child gets Child Disability Payment, you must:

Your Child Disability Payment will stop 13 weeks after your child moves - apply for DLA as soon as possible after moving or your payments could be affected.

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Underlying causes of bedwetting

There can be underlying health conditions causing your child's bedwetting which need to be ruled out and treated if necessary.

Underlying causes of bedwetting include:

Constipation - if your child's bowels become blocked with hard poo, it can put pressure on the bladder and lead to bedwetting. Read about the signs of constipation and how it needs to be treated.

If your child has daytime bladder problems, this needs to be investigated by a healthcare professional first.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can make your child's wee painful, causing frequency and urgency in their bladder.

Type 1 Diabetes. Alongside bedwetting, other symptoms of this can include feeling thirsty, frequent weeing, weight loss, hunger, blurred vision, tummy pain, vomiting, thrush and tiredness. You must take your child to the doctor if they have these symptoms to be tested.

When children have an additional need or physical disability, it's important their bedwetting should be assessed as it may not be related to their existing condition(s).

Get more information about the causes and treatment of bedwetting in our factsheet:   Advice for Children with Night Time Wetting

Sudden onset bedwetting

Secondary bedwetting (also known as sudden onset bedwetting) is when a child starts to wet again after at least six months of being dry.

The causes of this include:

An underlying health condition such as Type 1 Diabetes (see symptoms in section above). If you think your child could be diabetic, call your doctor so they can be tested.

Urinary tract infection or constipation, which both need treating.

Periods of change and stress in a child's life can also explain why they may suddenly start to wet again after even a long stretch of dryness.

Vasopressin, the hormone that controls how much wee we produce at night can be affected by anxiety. When children feel worried, they produce less vasopressin, so bedwetting is more likely.

Sudden onset bedwetting must be assessed and treated in the same way as primary bedwetting (when a child has never become reliably dry at night).

How to stop children wetting the bed

To stop bedwetting, first you need to know what the cause is, so the right treatment can be given.

The evidence shows the sooner your child is assessed and treated for bedwetting, the better chance they have of becoming dry at night.

NICE guidelines recommend that all children still bedwetting over age 5 should be given a bladder and bowel assessment by a healthcare professional.

Contact your GP for an appointment. There may be a bedwetting or enuresis clinic in your area that your child can be referred to.

Things to do before your appointment:

Check whether your child is drinking plenty during the day and what they're drinking

Make sure they are emptying their bladder before they go to sleep

Complete a night-time diary to record wet and dry nights

Keep a poo diary if you think your child is constipated

Our bedwetting animation explains more about the things you can try to improve your child's chance of being dry at night.

Using a bedwetting alarm

A bedwetting alarm is likely to be the ideal treatment for 'poor arousability' (when children find it hard to wake to a full bladder).

Alarms are a highly effective way of training a child to become dry at night but can be hard work at first.

Your child will need to feel motivated to stop bedwetting and mature enough to cope with the disruption. This is why it's important to talk to your doctor or nurse before trying this treatment.

How does the alarm work?

A bedwetting alarm has a sensor attached to an alarm. When the sensor gets wet, it sets the alarm off, and this should wake your child up. Over time, the alarm helps your child to learn when they need to wee and wake up to go to the toilet.

We sell a wide range of body worn and bed mat alarms in  our online shop.

Alarms aren't available on the NHS, but you may be able to borrow one from your local enuresis (bedwetting) or continence clinic.

Alarms and children with additional needs

There are alarms available for children with additional needs which vibrate and flash. These can be less frightening for a child on the autistic spectrum, for example.

Get more information about using an alarm and the different types available.

Bedwetting alarm tips

Bedwetting alarms need to be used for at least 4 weeks. They rarely work straight away. This is because your child needs to get used to waking up and responding to it.

It's a good idea to encourage your child to practise setting off the alarm before they go to sleep so they know what to expect.

Explain to your child what needs to happen when the alarm goes off e.g. get out of bed, go to the bathroom, change their pants/pyjamas and strip the bottom sheet.

You may choose to sleep in the same room at first, so you are near in the night when it goes off and whilst your child is learning what they need to do.

How will we know it it's working?

At first, your child may empty their bladder before they respond to the alarm. Over time, they will learn to stop the flow of urine when the alarm sounds.

Progress might just be smaller wet patches at first. Try to keep going until you've had 14 dry nights in a row and then you can stop.

If there's been no progress after 12 weeks, stop the treatment and have a break for a few months before trying again.

It can take 2 - 3 months on average for a child to be consistently dry at night. Some children will take longer.

More tips for using an alarm

Reward your child for drinking well during the day and for helping change wet bedding rather than for keeping their bed dry (this is beyond their conscious control).

Avoid only rewarding nights when they don't wet the bed.

Clean the sensor every morning to prolong its life. Replacement sensors can be bought from our shop.

If your child wets more than once a night, you will need to re-attach the alarm to clean underwear after each wetting episode. As your child makes progress, the nightly wetting episodes will decrease.

Even if your child is sure they will no longer wet the bed, encourage them to continue to wear the alarm until they have had 14 dry nights in a row.

Children occasionally have another accident after they appear to be able to stay dry through the night. If this happens, use the alarm again until they have achieved another 14 dry nights.

Stopping using the alarm before your child is fully dry at night can lead to a relapse.

Bedwetting medication

If a bedwetting alarm doesn't help or isn't suitable for your child, treatment with medicines is usually recommended.

Your doctor may suggest a medicine called Desmopressin. Given an hour before sleep, it works by 'topping up' the body's levels of the hormone vasopressin and tells the kidneys to produce less wee at night. It can be taken regularly or just for nights away.

Get more information on using desmopressin as a treatment for bedwetting.

If desmopressin or a bedwetting alarm (or a combination of both) doesn't help, your child may be referred to a specialist, who may recommend other medicines.

Managing bedwetting day to day

Wetting at night is not as big a problem if you can find ways to manage it. Here are some things to try:

Before your child sees a health professional, encourage them to get into good bladder and bowel habits: Make sure they poo regularly (at least 4 times a week) and treat any underlying constipation.

Assess and treat daytime bladder problems first (wetting accidents or urgency for example).

Drink plenty during the day: 6 - 8 glasses of water-based fluid is best. Only have a small drink before going to bed if necessary and ideally stop drinking an hour before bedtime.

Make sure your child fully empties their bladder before they go to sleep.

Move them to the bottom bunk from the top if they share a room. Have a night light and bucket to help if they wake in the night for a wee.

If they wear a pull up at night, have a trial of a few days without one on. Make sure your child understands what they need to do in the night and their bed is well protected. A waterproof under sheet makes changing the bed much easier and saves washing the lower sheets.

Reward your child for drinking well during the day and for helping change wet bedding rather than for keeping their bed dry, which is beyond their conscious control.

Think positively; they can try repeating the phrase "I can be dry!" as they get into bed.

Tips for nights away from home

Bedwetting shouldn't stop your child from joining in with camps and sleepovers.

Here are some tips for a stress free night away:

Reassure your child that wetting the bed is common and the chances are they won't be the only one on the trip who has wetting accidents.

Be prepared. There are lots of products that can help such as pads, pull-ups, sheet covers, special underwear and sleeping bag liners.

Desmopressin can be taken for a one off trip, but your child would need to try it beforehand to work out the right dose and make sure it helps them to be dry.

If your child is taking a sleeping bag they could hide a pull-up or pad at the bottom.

If their underwear or pyjamas are also inside the sleeping bag, they can get dressed for bed in private.

Bedwetting and younger children

There isn't a fixed rule about when to stop using nappies at night as every child is different. If your child can stay dry during a nap, or for 2 or more hours during the day they may be capable of staying dry overnight.

Helping your child master daytime potty training will have taught them many of the skills they need to stay dry at night.

Here are some tips to promote night time dryness in under 5s:

Make sure your child is drinking enough in the day and try to avoid large amounts of fluids at bedtime.

Stop drinks an hour before bedtime OR plan to help them use a potty at night (e.g. if your child is breastfeeding at night).

Help them get into a routine of using the potty or toilet before they go to sleep.

Protect the bed with a waterproof sheet and try putting them to bed without a nappy to see how they manage.

Expect some accidents and understand that these are a very important part of the learning process.

Some children may need to use a potty at night, so make sure you have a potty in their room if possible and a gentle light by the bed.

If your child wakes up at night, help them to use the potty or toilet.

Bedwetting and teenagers

It's common for older children to deny their bedwetting and not want to talk about it with you. Hiding wet sheets can be a way of coping with the embarrassment they feel. It's happening outside their conscious control, and they may secretly worry about it.

There are ways to support your child to manage their wetting such as keeping a diary of wet versus dry nights to see if they can spot a pattern.

If treatments aren't working, ask your doctor or nurse to make a referral for your child to be seen by a specialist.

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Bedwetting - reasons and how to stop it - ERIC

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Information to help work out why your child is bedwetting and how to stop night-time accidents including information about alarms and medication.

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Find out what you can do about bedwetting, what could be causing it and when to get medical help.

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A fun digital story book aimed at children aged 4 - 7 years. With toileting & drinking tips to help children with their bowel & bladder health.

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Child abuse can involve physical injury, neglect, emotional or sexual abuse.

Abuse can happen to any child from any social background or ethnic group. It can involve a parent, another family member or someone else the child knows well, or it could be someone the child does not know.

If you suspect or believe a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, including any form of mistreatment or abuse, you should report your concerns.

If you work for an agency or organisation that has a policy or procedure about children at risk, then you should follow it.

If you are a member of the public, or if your organisation does not have a policy or procedure, take the following steps.

Emergency

If a child is in immediate danger, you should contact the Emergency Services - 999 or Greater Manchester Police - 101.

Not an emergency, or concerns from the public

If there is no immediate danger, or you need advice or information, you can telephone the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0161 253 5678 (outside normal office hours 0161 253 6606) or if you are a professional complete the form below

You can also contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.

If you work or volunteer for an organisation discuss your concern with a manager or designated professional.

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Childline is here for children and young people wherever and whenever they need us. Feedback from young people has told us:

Childline helps them feel less alone with their problems

Childline helps them see their problems from a new perspective

Talking about problems with Childline helps them open up with other people.

Our Childline staff and over 1,200 volunteer counsellors around the UK delivered over 200,000 counselling sessions in 2020/21. Hear from Omar, one of our counsellors, about his experience helping children during the pandemic.

"The volunteers who contribute are exceptional people... [We] are committed to the service continuing because we want to guarantee it is there for children and young people. We realise there is a real need and we are there for them."
Gwenno Huws, Childline volunteer counsellor (Prestatyn)

Children and young people also turn to our website for support online. Our website puts young people first - with games, tools, advice and support about anything from making friends to child abuse. Young people also turn to Childline's message boards to share their worries with other young people in a safe online space, with over 58,000 posts submitted in total in 2020/21.

"I have been seeing a counsellor at school for the last few years which has helped. I only see them once a week so in between I look at the Childline website for tips on managing anger and stress."
Boy, 13, Childline website user

In 2018 we created childline.org.uk/kids specifically for children under-12, to ensure our information is accessible for young people of all ages.

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"Supporting the whole family"

First Point Family Support Services are the contract leads for the Sensory Pilot in Bury. Rehabilitation for Independence are the specialist private company that are commissioned through the contract to deliver the sensory assessments and sensory seminars (see their webpage link below). As contract lead we report on the anonymous statistical data to contract leads and manage the bookings, provide the venues and refreshments for all the seminars.

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Home - Rehabilitation for Independence (rehabforindependence.co.uk)

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What We Offer:

The Team

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Lynsey Blears - Company Director

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"We passionately empower families and professionals to make informed choices. Built on our innovative and personable approach we aim to make life changing differences."

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Home - Kooth

Kooth, the online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people aged 11 to 18 years has been available in Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Trafford Rochdale and Wigan for some time. It's now available in Bury, Salford, Tameside and Stockport.

Kooth provides:

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The target groups in Greater Manchester

To find out more visit https://hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/kooth/

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Information for Parent/Carers

Launch of Educational Psychology Service School/Parent Help Line

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Bury local authority have opened a help line for parents and carers who have children or young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability.

The helpline that will be run by Bury Education Psychology Service and is available to provide advice to parents/carers and schools

It will run twice a week on

Mondays between 13.00 and 15.30

and

Wednesday between 9.30 and 12.00.

The number is 0161 253 6406.

(voicemail facility is available please leave a message and the team will get back to you)

The helpline is intended to provide EP advice and support for schools/parents of CYP with SEND in the context of the current situation that exists due to Covid-19.

Types of EP advice and support available could include:

* Anxiety, stress and related issues arising from being out of school/returning to school/COVID 19/missing friends etc.,

* Loss and bereavement - EPs provide Critical Incident support, but the helpline may identify where this support is needed.

* Transitions - particularly for those children starting reception/year 7.

* Advice on routines/behaviours because of changes to routine.

* Reassurance/advice on academic progress and expectations once children are back to school.

* Advice on EHC needs assessments and annual reviews.

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You may of course have other educational questions or concerns that are not included on this list, so please do not hesitate to call, no matter how small your question or concern is.

Please note that EPs may sign post to other services as part of the support but will not become involved beyond the advice and support of the phone call.

First Point Family Support - Upcoming Events

If you would like to book onto a seminar contact us on 0161 762 1440
or via email - admin@firstpointsupport.org.uk
Please ensure you book on as places are limited.

Please find our address and contact details below
Thank You

Phoenix house, 100 Brierley Street, Bury, Manchester, BL9 9HN

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Hi I'm Caroline. I'm a specialist respiratory nurse. Using a spacer and face mask when you're giving a baby or child medicine from an inhaler means more of the medicine gets down into their lungs and is a great way to help manage their symptoms. Getting the technique right is very important. It may take a few tries to feel comfortable giving medicine this way, but it does get easier with practice. I'm going to show you how to use a spacer with a face mask for a baby or child. If you're an adult using a spacer with a face mask, watch our video for adults. When using an inhaler and spacer with a face mask for a baby or child, how you hold or sit with your child will depend on their age. If you have a baby or young toddler, sit them on your lap facing you so you can keep eye contact. With very young babies, some parents find it works best to tilt them back slightly. If your child is older, you can sit them on your lap either sideways or facing away from you, as it's easier to handle the inhaler and spacer. If they prefer to sit or stand by themselves, it works best to face them. First, hold the inhaler upright and take the cap off. Check there's nothing inside the mouthpiece. Shake the inhaler well. Put the inhaler into the hole at the back of the spacer with the indent for the nose on the mask facing upwards. Ask them to sit or stand up straight and slightly tilt their chin up as it helps the medicine reach their lungs. Put the mask on their face to make a seal over their nose and mouth. The next steps all happen smoothly in one action. Encourage your child to breathe in and out. Press the canister on the inhaler once and get them to breathe in and out slowly and steadily five times. Remove the mask from their face. If your child is using a small volume spacer with a mask, some of them make a whistling sound if they are breathing in too fast. If your baby is using a large volume spacer with the mask, you need to tilt the end of the inhaler up to open the valve. The device should make a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes. If your child needs to take another dose, remove the mask from their face. Wait 30 seconds to a minute and shake the inhaler again, then repeat the steps. When you've finished, take the inhaler out of the spacer and replace the cap. If your child has used an inhaler that contains steroids wipe your child's face with a damp cloth and rinse their mouth out with water or brush their teeth to avoid side effects. Remember, you can get more top tips on helping your child use their inhaler by watching our other videos.

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Using an inhaler with a spacer and face mask helps children and babies get the right dose of medication. We show you how to get the technique right in our video

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Hello, I'm Pam. I'm a respiratory nurse specialist. Using a spacer with your inhaler means more of the medicine gets down into your lungs and is a great way to help manage your symptoms. Getting the technique right is very important. It may take a few tries to feel comfortable using a spacer, but it does get easier with practice. I'm going to show you how to use an inhaler with a spacer using what's called 'tidal breathing' or the 'multiple breath' technique. This is usually recommended if you can't hold your breath for five seconds after using your inhaler or if you are having an asthma attack. For most adults and older children, your spacer can be used with a mouthpiece, but a spacer with a mask may be given to you if you cannot put your lips around the mouthpiece to form a tight seal. If your doctor or nurse has recommended a different technique called the 'single breath and hold', watch our other video. And if you're helping a baby or child use a spacer, watch our videos on children and spacers. To use your inhaler with a spacer using the tidal breathing technique: First, hold your inhaler upright and take the cap off. Check there's nothing inside the mouthpiece. Shake it well. If your spacer has a valve, make sure the valve is facing upwards. Put your inhaler into the hole at the back of the spacer. If the mouthpiece of your spacer has a cap, take it off. Sit or stand up straight and slightly tilt your chin up as it helps the medicine reach your lungs. The next steps all happen smoothly in one action. Put your lips around the mouthpiece of the spacer to make a tight seal. Press the canister on the inhaler once to release the medicine and breathe in and out slowly and steadily into the spacer five times. Remove the inhaler and spacer from your mouth. If you've been prescribed a second puff, keep the spacer away from your mouth, wait a minute and shake the inhaler again. Then repeat the steps. Some small volume spacers make a whistling sound if you are breathing in too fast. If you are using a large volume spacer like this one, you can use the same breathing technique. With tidal breathing your spacer should make a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes. When you've finished, take the inhaler out of the spacer and replace the caps on both the inhaler and the spacer. If you've used an inhaler that contains steroids, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to reduce the chance of side effects. For top tips on how to clean your spacer, please visit our website.

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer - tidal breathing

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer using the tidal or multiple breathing technique. Part of our series of videos endorsed by the UK Inhaler Group

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If your child’s asthma suddenly gets worse, they need urgent treatment. Signs of an asthma attack include:

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 How To Use Your Inhaler - Asthma And Lung UK

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 How To Use Your Inhaler - Asthma And Lung UK

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Watch our short video guides about using your inhaler correctly. The right technique will ensure you’re getting the right dose, so you can better manage your symptoms.

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Children's Asthma Plan - Asthma and Lung UK

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Are you a parent of a child with asthma? Our pages are full of tips from other parents and advice from healthcare professionals based on the latest research.

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Learn how easy it is to use an EpiPen® with four simple steps, including a video guide to what to do in an emergency

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Your Jext®

Jext® comes in two different doses

15-30kg

150 micrograms for patients weighing between 15 - 30 kg

>30kg

300 micrograms for patients weighing greater than 30kg

When to use

How to use Jext®

Next steps to take

Call 999 in the UK, or 112 for Ireland, ask for an ambulance and say "anaphylaxis". If you are unable to make the call, get someone else to call for you.

Use a second Jext® after 5-15 minutes if the symptoms do not improve. Always carry an extra Jext® with you.

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Find out more

Check out our demonstration video to familiarise yourself, family and friends with what to do in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, how to recognise the symptoms and how to administer Jext ®.

*Educational Risk Minimisation Materials to help reduce the risk associated with using this medicine.

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Jext® comes in two different doses 15-30kg 150 micrograms for patients weighing between 15 - 30 kg >30kg 300 micrograms for patients weighing greater than 30kg When to use How to use Jext® Call 999 in the UK, or 112 for Ireland, ask for an ambulance and say "anaphylaxis".

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