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Gaza: Seriously ill children touch down in Ireland as part of international humanitarian effort
The eight children, along with carers and family members, landed on Thursday, with an expected more than 20 to follow
‘Harder’ for disadvantaged pupils to catch up as they move into secondary school
A think tank highlighted significant variation in the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in different areas of England.
6 parenting hacks for the downtime between Christmas and the New Year
These expert tips will help families get through ‘Twixmas’. By Lisa Salmon.
How to deal with children’s tantrums this Christmas
Tis the season for strops and meltdowns – but it doesn’t have to be! By Ella Walker.
Children facing health challenges gear up for magical trip to Lapland
More than 80 Northern Ireland children battling life-threatening and life-limiting conditions gear up for a trip of a lifetime to Lapland
New malaria vaccine ‘safe and well tolerated’ in trials
The jab targets parasites after they pass through the liver and into the blood, which is the stage that causes symptoms including fever and chills.
NHS ordered to focus on patient safety as hospitals deal with record demand
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told NHS leaders to ‘put patients ahead of targets’.
Flu cases spike in children – can you prevent them catching it and what should parents know?
A doctor talks to Lisa Salmon about the current spike in flu cases in children, and how parents can help them avoid catching the virus.
Health minister to parents: Think about other options before bringing children to hospital during winter period
Paediatricians have issued advice as part of winter plans
‘Fussy eating’ disorder linked to differences in brain structure, study shows
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder has been shown to have a significant impact on physical and psychological wellbeing.