What? Why? Videos for Parents and Children

When a child needs to have a procedure in hospital this can be a very stressful and scary time for them. As a parent you worry about what is wrong with your child and if your child is going to be ok. Understanding what hospital procedures do and explaining them to your child is not easy. Your child might feel anxious when the nurse needs to use a needle to take a blood sample. You might worry when your child is asked to go into an MRI machine or have a general anaesthetic. The WWCIH charity makes video clips suitable for children to help children and parents prepare for hospital and answer some of their questions starting with What? and Why?

Family Support and Information Service

Hospital can be a stressful place, but it's important to remember that you're never alone.  The family support and information team can help with the following:

• Breathing space and the chance to take a break.
• Access to the internet.
• Information about your family's health and wellbeing, and organisations that can support you.
• Support during difficult conversations with hospital staff or your workplace.
• Guidance through difficult processes such as birth or death registrations.
• Emotional support or access to organisations that can support your mental health and wellbeing.

The Family Support and Information Service office is based on the ground floor of the RHC round the corner from Radio Lollipop.  The office is open between 10am and 4pm every weekday and 10 to 4pm every alternative Saturday.