Iron is an essential mineral for making haemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen around the body and gives the red blood cells their distinctive red colour. Low iron levels lead to low haemoglobin levels which may cause paler skin and lower levels of oxygen in the body, which may result in tiredness, lack of energy, shortness of breath (4). Detecting low iron levels in time is important to prevent iron deficiency anaemia, which is estimated to occur in 9% of girls aged 11-1

Restless Legs Syndrome is characterised by the overwhelming urge to move the legs. It is thought to affect one in 10 people in the UK. Movement provides temporary relief from the unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the legs. It’s been described by some as having an itch you can’t scratch or like there’s fizzy water inside the legs. For some, the symptoms are mild and may come and go, while for others it can be constant and prevent getting a good night’s sleep whi