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  • Thalassaemia - Thalassaemia carriers

    Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of thalassaemia and what it means for your health and any children you have.

  • Sickle cell disease - Carriers

    Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.

  • Hydrocephalus - Causes

    Find out what causes hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida. Hydrocephalus that develops later (acquired) is often the result of an injury or illness.

  • Reye's syndrome

    Find out about Reye's syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and how to prevent it.

  • Anxiety disorders in children

    Read about anxiety disorders in children and teenagers, with links to other useful resources.

  • Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

    Find out about generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) including the symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed and the treatment and support available.

  • 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine

    Find out about the 4-in-1 pre-school booster, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

  • What happens - Fabricated or induced illness

    Information about what happens to protect the child in suspected cases of fabricated or induced illness (FII).

  • Benefits of talking therapies

    Find out about counselling and talking therapies and the problems they can help, including depression, anxiety, phobias, addiction and relationship problems.

  • Diagnosis - Schizophrenia

    Read about diagnosing schizophrenia. There's no single test and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a mental health specialist.