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Welcome to our new YouTube Channel. Keep revisiting this page as over the Summer we will be uploading our Hyperinsulinism Conference Videos!!

The Glycaemic Index.

Watch Karen Erlandson-Parry Advanced Specialist Dietician at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, explaining how the Glycaemic Index can help to moderate blood glucose levels.

Then download the pdf with a guide to the glycaemic index of popular foods and suggested swaps.

Transitioning from Junior to High School

Don’t forget to subscribe to our Channel to see videos as they are released and to check back on our website to download the accompanying downloadable pdf documents.

Plus don’t forget our website’s family section with more tips and resources and a downloadable teacher training guide.  Plus our school packs can be ordered now from enquiries@hyperinsulinism.co.uk

Medical Needs in Education

Steve Broach KC:          Year of call: 2008           Silk: 2024

Steve is a public lawyer with particular expertise in health, education and social care and disability and children’s rights cases. Hyperinsulinism families sit back and watch Barrister Steve Broach, explain key legislation and your legal rights regarding:

  1. How to get needs met in educational provisions for Hyperinsulinism children and young adults, with and without educational needs.
  2. What constitutes a disability – how Hyperinsulinism may meet that criteria.
  3. Who is responsible for supporting children and young adults with medical needs in education.
  4. Individual Health Plans
  5. EHCP for Hyperinsulinism children and young adults with special educational needs.

Download the pdf: Legal Rights to support in Education SD CHC

The Children’s Hyperinsulinism Charity thanks Steve for his help and support.

Journey of Hyperinsulinism

Find out about Hyperinsulinism and go on a journey of discovery covering the past, present & future with Clare & Sophie Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Plus a presentation by Physiotherapist Carey: how early development can be impacted by prolonged hospitalisation & noticing gaps in development

Download the presentation PDFs here:

The Journey of Hyperinsulinism Understanding the condition Diagnosis & Treatments CHC Conference 2023

Role of Physiotherapist in Hyperinsulinism CHC Conference 2023

 

Hyperinsulinism Genetics

This video is all about Genetics and features Professor Sarah Flanagan and Dr. Jayne Houghton from the fantastic Exeter Genetics Team.

Discover how genetic testing guides treatment & identifies Hyperinsulinism risk for siblings and future offspring.

Learn more about their research, new findings and Hyperinsulinism mission to turn a no diagnosis, into a no diagnosis yet!

Downloadable handout: Genetics CHC Conference HICONF3

Developmental Concerns

Professor Alice Jones Bartoli: introduction to neuropsychological development

Dr Giri Santhanam development & the role of paediatricians

Kat Sturgeon – The Role of Health Visitors

Handouts:

Psychology and Development CHC

Developmental Concerns Paediatrician CHC Conference

Health Visitor Role CHC Conference