Child health8 days agoCouple want awareness of disease after son's deathTwo-year-old Hudson, who had Kawasaki disease when seven months old, died after collapsing at home.8 days ago11 Jan 2026Anxiety, loneliness and low self-esteem in children as young as sevenA school is responding to a new survey raising "worrying reports" with a targeted project to help.11 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Paralysed girl, 6, learning to walk againSofia Hill goes back to school after life-saving spinal surgery to treat a rare genetic disorder.6 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Therapy dog brings Christmas joy to sick childrenPenny Pritchard's labrador Otis is bringing smiles to the wards at Great Ormond Street Hospital.2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UKFor the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.2 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Children from struggling families to be offered jabs at homeThe scheme is being tested in some areas of England as part of a government plan to prioritise children's health.1 Jan 202618 Dec 2025'Our daughter's asthma death must not be in vain'Emily Albino, 13, died last December after an asthma attack led to a cardiac arrest.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Classroom cacophony shifts to calm with outside lessonsAn east London primary school is one of four schools in a study of noise levels inside and outside.16 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Children being hit by 'most severe flu outbreak' since 2010Paediatric emergency medicine consultant Dr Julie-Ann Maney says it is a particularly virulent strain of influenza.4 Dec 2025...