Child Health
When Should I Worry?
‘When Should I Worry?’ is a booklet developed by researchers at PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University.
It provides information for parents about the management of respiratory tract infections (coughs, colds, sore throats, and earaches) in children, and has been designed to be used in primary care consultations.
Website: www.whenshouldiworry.com
Booklet: When Should I Worry?
Childline
Childline are here for you, whatever’s on your mind. They’ll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.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.
Health Visiting Telephone Advice Service
Providing free support and advice for families with children aged five and under.
When your named health visitor is unavailable you can phone to talk about weaning, sleeping, immunisations, minor ailments and much more.
Telephone: 0203 049 8166
Lambeth Healthy Weight Project
The Lambeth Healthy Weight Project work with children aged 4 to 12 years of age who have been diagnosed with obesity or who have been assessed to be at risk of obesity. The Lambeth Specialist Healthy Weight Project supports families to help their children maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
Telephone: 07794 239456
Website: www.slam.nhs.uk/lambeth-healthy-weight-project
Email: elaine.holliday@slam.nhs.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule