NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland: A parents' guide to self-care at home for children aged 0-9

Summary

University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust has published a guide to help parents and carers know what to do when young children fall ill. It gives advice on when and where to seek treatment for children suffering from common illnesses or injuries.

The guidance, written by doctors, focuses on coughs, minor head injuries, vomiting and fever. The trust said it hoped to help families avoid long waits in A&E departments.

Advice in the guide aims to help people decide whether to seek help from their GP, call 111, visit A&E or treat children at home.