Child Health
Kingston Hospital has produced a number of downloadable patient information leaflets on various health topics.
Website: www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets-paediatrics
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.
Twitter: @KR_LSCB
Telephone: 07834386459
Website: www.kingstonandrichmondsafeguardingchildrenpartnership.org.uk
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.
Twitter: @_RCOnline_
Facebook: @RecoveryCollegeOnline
Young Minds
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Twitter: @YoungMindsUK
Facebook: @youngmindsuk
Text: YM to 85258
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule
Rise Above
Online resource for young people covering a range of topics including relationships, health, mental and wellbeing.
Twitter: @We_RiseAbove
Website: www.riseabove.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.
Website: 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.
Twitter: @themixUK
Facebook: @TheMixUK
Telephone: 08088084994
Website: www.themix.org.uk
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.
Twitter: @TheSleepCharity
Telephone: 01302 751416
Website: www.thechildrenssleepcharity.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.