Caring for Heart Children
This section contains factsheets on the topics raised most often on the Infoline. A lot of the non-medical guidance is collected together in the CHF publication, Overcoming Obstacles.
Talking with doctors and nurses
Before birth
Medicines, devices, equipment and surgery
Scars and congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery
Transition: The move from paediatric to adult congenital heart disease (CHD) services
Feeding
Dental health
Education
- How to write an individual Health Care Plan (IHP)
- Template for an IHP heart related (produced by Little Hearts Matter)
- Template for an IHP generic (produced by the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance)
- Information for teachers
- Nursery and early years
- Special educational needs
Exercise
Leisure
Tattoos and body piercing
Finance and benefits
Family members
Bereavement
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