Alder Hey Patients
Site for young children designed to reassure them about going into Alder Hey (or any other) hospital.
ASDA School Matters
Contains games and activities on the theme of food safety and healthy nutrition, split into three sections for children aged between 4 and 14. Also features teacher information and a preschool section for parents. From Asda.
BBC: Feelings
Simple interactive site which helps primary aged children explore their emotions.
The Beat for Young People
Provides information on eating disorders, including how to get help or how to help a friend who you suspect has an eating disorder.
B-eat For Young People
Offering information and support for young people with eating disorders, or who suspect that a friend might be suffering from one.
Bog Standard
Campaigns for better toilet facilities for school pupils in the UK. Contains information for kids on bladder and bowel health plus advice on common problems with school toilets and details of how to get involved with the campaign.
Boots Learning Store
Presents a wide variety of interactive lessons and games with health and human body themes; contains sections for both primary and secondary aged children.
The Buzz
Containing activities, advice and games for deaf children and young people; split into two age groups, 8-11 and 12-18.
Children in Need
An annual fundraising event organised by the BBC to help sick and disadvantaged children throughout the UK. Includes grant details and how to donate.
Diabetes UK - Teens
Provides advice, companionship and fun features for British teens with diabetes.
ERIC: Children
Children's pages focusing on bedwetting, constipation and soiling problems. Includes personal stories, poems and message board.
Give and Let Live
NHS children's site examining transplants of organs, blood and bone marrow. Contains articles, quizzes, games and information about how to pledge to donate blood or bone marrow when the child becomes old enough.
Headsmart for Teens and Young People
Offers advice for teens on spotting the symptoms of brain tumours, including information on what to expect from a doctor's appointment and how to get the most from your medical investigation.
Headz Up
Features advice and support for children and teens who have alopecia; includes games, jokes, message boards and advice on looking good and staying confident.
Healthy Kids
Offering basic health care information aimed at children aged 3+ with some resources and definitions for older primary aged children too.
Heart UK: Young Hearts
Features information for kids and teens on cholesterol and keeping your heart healthy, plus true stories and support for those diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia.
iFace
Provides information and support for children and young people with facial disfigurements. Includes audio stories, real life interviews and downloads.
Kidshealth: Taking Care of Your Teeth
Helping to educate children into taking care of their teeth by highlighting the importance of regular brushing along with facts about toothpaste, cavities and unhealthy gums.
Life: Live It
Red cross site which aims to teach children about first aid, with games and age appropriate information.
Medikidz
Provides a child friendly encyclopedia of medical conditions, medicines and medical tests, with cartoon videos explaining key concepts.
The Meningitis Trust Youth Zone
Offers information to primary and secondary aged children about what meningitis is and features personal stories from children who have been affected by this condition.
Migraine 4 Kids
Offering information, games and activities for children in three different age groups, advising on coping with migraine pain.
My Way
First News site campaigning for better recognition of children's learning difficulties.
The National Blood Service: Fun and Games
Features games and quizzes related to blood and blood donation, including a virtual donor session and an animated "bloody bits" mini site providing information on the human body by Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible Science books.
NHS Choices: Child Health 6-15
Covering a range of subjects aimed at children including weight issues, beating exam stress and exercise. Include real-life stories and video clips.
NHS: Vaccines for Teens
Offers an overview of the vaccinations available for teens, including a video clip covering the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer.
Planet Sickle
Contains poems, information, advice and games for children suffering from sickle cell anaemia.
Pozitude
Contains advice, guidance and support for teens and young people who are HIV positive.
Quit Because
Offers advice, support and resources for young people wanting to give up smoking. Includes video clips and downloadable fitness sheets.
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer
Dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for teenagers in the UK with life limiting illnesses. Includes inspiration, personal stories and details of events and support.
Transplant Kids
Offering information for children about organ transplants, aimed especially at children directly affected by transplant issues. Includes success stories, message board and explanations of procedures.
Very Important Kids
Lottery funded project which aims to improve services for children and young people with mental health disorders.
What is a Cochlear Implant?
Provides extensive information for children and teens about having a cochlear implant and about learning to distinguish sounds and avoid background noise once it is fitted.
Y Heart
British Heart Foundation's youth site presents information on keeping your heart healthy, with games and downloads.
Yoobot
Game which puts children in charge of their very own Yoobot. Through making choices about its diet and exercise levels, they learn about healthy eating and staying fit. From the British Heart Foundation.
Young Bloods
Contains information and advice for children and teens coping with haemophilia, von Willebrand's disorder and other bleeding disorders. Split into two age groups; also contains games.
Young Hearts
Offers information on how the heart works, and on keeping your heart healthy.
Young MS
The Multiple Sclerosis Society provides this site, split into a section for kids and one for teens; it offers advice, games and information for those who have MS or who love someone who has.
Young Peoples Programmes
Offers information about self-management workshops for young people living with long term health conditions.
Youth Health Talk
Presents interviews and video clips of children, teenagers and young people talking about their experiences of a range of health issues, including epilepsy, teenager cancer and sexual health.