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.

Website: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses

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