Resources
for Health Professionals
If you have a patient who needs support in managing their screen usage, we have compiled a selection of resources that you can share with the patient and their family.
The video of the Clinician’s Training Module takes you through the latest research, screening tools and advice on how to support patients.
If you have any questions, please email us at hello@healthprofessionalsforsaferscreens.org
Clinical tools for use with your patients
HPFSS Clinical Training Module
A video of the presentation for the HPFSS Clinical Training Module.
Dr Helen Thomas GP takes Health Professionals through a module on the risks of smart phones and digital media with a screening tool and support for patients.
With an introduction from Dr Becky Foljambe.
Screens: advice for families
Dr Susie Davies, GP, founder of Papaya Parents, member of HPFSS and author of The Healthy Selfie shares her advice for parents and young people in achieving a healthy digital life.
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Digital Detox Guide
The latest resource aims to help families understand how to reduce screentime and restore connected family and social moments. We have created a guide that supports parents in making these changes through safe, manageable steps that can be adapted to each household’s needs.
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Sleep tips from the experts at Royal Holloway and University of York
This film gives tips for teens for better sleep.
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Why is everyone talking about kids and smartphones? – a guide for 8-14 year olds
This guide -written by clinicians from Health Professionals for Safer Screens led by Dr Emily Sehmer, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Dr Louise Milne, Consultant Paediatrician - is designed for 8- 14 year olds. It explains the debate around smartphones, the potential risks and ideas for staying safe.
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What’s all the fuss? A guide for parents.
This guide - written by clinicians at Health Professionals for Safer Screens led by Dr Louise Milne, Consultant Paediatrician- gives an insight for parents on the issues around screens and children. It gives them an understanding of the risks and some practical ideas to support their children.
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Helping your child thrive in Early Years
This helpful and practical guide for parents of early years children has been created by the experts at Health Professionals for Safer Screens led by Dr Kelly Brown, Consultant Neonatologist and Olivia Dann, Speech and Language Therapist.
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How our screen use affects our children
Our phones are designed to keep us hooked in, but research shows that when adults are engrossed in their devices, they can decrease their engagement with their children. This helpful guide gives you tips and advice about your screen use with children of differing ages.
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Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time Poster
An A4 poster for 0-17 year olds with easy to follow tips for better screen time.
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Screen free time – a resource with tips around being screen free
A downloadable infographic which can be used in presentations, on emails or standalone with tips and advice on screen free time
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Sleep Hygiene – a resource with tips on better sleep
A downloadable infographic which can be used in presentations, on emails or stand alone on sleep hygiene
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Cognitive Development in Early Years
A summary of the evidenced impact of screens on early years cognitive development
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Screen Time Limits – a resource focused on screen time
PNG file can be used on websites or email to show screen time limit guide.
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A5 – Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time (11 to 17 Years)
A5 printable leaflet with 5 easy to follow tips for healthier screen time for ages 11 to 17.
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A5 – Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time (6 to 10 Years)
A5 printable leaflet with 5 easy to follow tips for healthier screen time for ages 6 to 10.
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A5 – Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time (Birth to 5 Years)
A5 printable leaflet with 5 easy to follow tips for healthier screen time for ages birth to 5 years.
Download PDFShare A Family Plan for better tech usage
These family plans have been created to help you have useful conversations together. As a family, you can develop practical ideas to make technology work for you.
Digital Detox Guide
The latest resource aims to help families understand how to reduce screentime and restore connected family and social moments. We have created a guide that supports parents in making these changes through safe, manageable steps that can be adapted to each household’s needs.
Download PDF
Family Digital Plan – Primary School
This plan is for you and anyone else in your home or caring for your child to discuss, agree on, and plan with your children how your family will approach screens.
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Family Digital Plan – Senior School
This plan is for you and anyone else in your home or caring for your child to discuss, agree on, and plan with your children how your family will approach screens.
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Family Digital Plan for 0-5 year olds
This plan is for you and anyone else in your home or caring for your child to discuss, agree on, and plan how your family will approach screens.
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