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Child health

  • Rashes in babies and children

    Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.

    The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.

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    NHS: Rashes in babies and children

  • NHS vaccinations and when to have them

    It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.

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    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

    Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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    Start for Life

  • Rise Above

    Online resource for young people covering a range of topics including relationships, health, mental and wellbeing.

    Website
    www.riseabove.org.uk

  • Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership

    A place where you can go to find useful information and helpful resources regarding safeguarding children and young people and their wellbeing.

    Phone
    07834386459

    Website
    www.kingstonandrichmond.org.uk

    Email
    lscb-support@kingrichlscb.org.uk

  • Change4Life

    Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.

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    NHS: Make a change today

  • The Mix

    The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing, from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from breakups to drugs. Talk to them via their online community, on social, through their free, confidential helpline or their counselling service.

    Phone
    08088084994

  • GIO

    Getting It On is dedicated to helping teenagers aged 13 to 19 in South West London. They provide information and advice on key issues, including drugs and alcohol. Whatever the issue, their website can offer advice, or point you in the right direction to get the help you need.

    Website
    www.gettingiton.org.uk

  • Recovery College

    Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources to children and young people who might be struggling with mental health issues.

    Website
    www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/young-people

  • The Children’s Sleep Charity

    The Children’s Sleep Charity is a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. Support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations is provided.

    Phone
    01302 751416

    Website
    www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk

    Email
    info@thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk

  • Young Minds

    Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.

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    YM to 85258

    Website
    www.youngminds.org.uk

  • 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.

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    NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses

  • Vaccination planner

    Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

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    NHS: Vaccination Schedule