Child Health
Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?
It can be difficult to tell when a baby or toddler is seriously ill, but the main thing is to trust your instincts.
You know better than anyone else what your child is usually like, so you'll know when something is seriously wrong.
My Lungs My Life
My Lungs My Life is a comprehensive, free to use website for anyone living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma or for parents/guardians of children with asthma.
Childhood Illness Visual Guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Safety netting & parent information sheets
If you have young children and are looking for information relating to different ailments. The Safety netting and parent information sheet has a list of information on a range of different ailments and symptoms.
Healthier Together
The Healthier Together programme relies upon patients and healthcare professionals working together to improve how local healthcare is delivered. The website provide advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals – which means that your child is likely to receive consistently high-quality care, irrespective of which healthcare professional they see.
The Children’s Sleep Charity
We understand how difficult life can be when your child has a sleep issue. Our aim is to support families to get a better night’s sleep by offering workshops, clinics and written materials. We use a behavioural approach to sleep and work in partnership with families, we know that you are the expert on your child. We will bring you the latest news about what is happening around the country and how you can access support.
01302 751 416
Action for Children
Every family needs a bit of support from time to time. We’re here to help.
We work with families from before children are born until they’re in their twenties. We do this in lots of different ways – in local services, schools and online.
We step in early to help build positive relationships. We bring parents together at support groups and in our children’s centres. We offer advice and help with parenting skills. And we never, ever judge.
SAM (Self Help for Anxiety Management) (Age 12 yrs +)
This app provides self-help techniques to help manage overall anxiety. Track anxiety levels, triggers, and build a personal tool kit in the app. It also provides interactive guidance for practicing self-help and a closed social community to engage with others. If you’re looking for holistic snapshot of your anxiety and how to cope with it, this may be the app for you.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme
Triple P is a parenting programme, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you.
0207 987 2944
Your Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats for your Child
Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control.
NSPCC Helpline
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
0808 800 5000
NHS Vaccination planner
NHS vaccinations and when to have them. The NHS vaccination schedule highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
NHS Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.