My child is unwell
You may have already seen a health professional about your child, but it is important to seek further advice if:
- you feel that your child is worse than when you previously sought advice
- you are more worried about your child than when you previously sought advice
- you are concerned that you are unable to look after your child
If you do keep your child at home, it’s important to phone the school or nursery on the first day. Let them know that they won’t be in and give them the reason. If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.
Should my child go to school today
It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they’re unwell. Click on the link for guidance.
My Child’s Immunisations
NHS guidance on when vaccinations are due and what they protect against.
Create a personalised vaccination timeline for your baby or child (you will need to scroll down to find it):
Young persons hub
Health for Young People provides you with information to stay safe and healthy, as well as helping you decide what to do when you feel unwell.
Need advice on issues like self-esteem, friendship, social media, dating, health, bullying, body image, popularity, sex, and goal setting.
Or learn how to balance school, family, friends, and relationships. There is confidential support you can access for free.
My pregnancy & baby
The Baby Buddy is a free app which guides you through your pregnancy and the first 6 months following your baby’s birth. It is designed to help you look after your baby’s mental and physical health, as well as your own, and give your baby the best start in life.
Birth planning
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/how-to-make-birth-plan/
Feelings, relationships and pregnancy
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/feelings-worries-relationships-pregnant/
Health visitor support
A health visitor is a qualified nurse or midwife who has had extra training. They’re there to help you, your family and your new baby stay healthy.
Your health visitor can visit you at home, or you can see them at your child health clinic/GP surgery, depending on where they’re based. They’ll make sure you have their phone number.
If you’re bringing up a child on your own or struggling for any reason, your health visitor can offer you extra support.
Midwife support
NHS support for parents
Pregnancy advice
Register your baby with a GP
Tips for new parents
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/being-a-parent/
Parental Advice
For parenting tips to guidance for children with complex needs.
If you’re having problems in your family life or just want to make some lifestyle changes, there is help out there for you.
You might be a parent worried about your child’s behaviour or how a divorce may impact on your family. You might be part of step-family and need help adjusting, or you may be arguing with parents or siblings and need support communicating with each other.
