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.

    Website
    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.

    Website
    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

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

    Website
    Start for Life

  • Children’s Centres

    There are lot’s of Fun Groups, and sessions for Babies, Pre School Children and Parents/Carers. These are all run by outside providers within the locality.

    Website
    www.worcestershire.gov.uk/childrenscentres

  • Relate Worcestershire

    If you’ve got stuff going on at home or at school, it can be tough trying to figure it out by yourself. Children and Young People’s Counselling can help you talk over any difficult issues and think about what you’d like to do.

    Phone
    01905 28051

    Website
    www.relate.org.uk

  • Child Health Clinics

    Child Health Clinics are run at our centres by Health Visitors. They are on a drop in basis with a comfortable waiting area that’s fun for the children, so just turn up.
    The clinics are an opportunity for you to have your baby weighed and also ask advice or discuss any worries or issues you may have about your child.

    Website
    Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Visitors

  • Nocturnal Enuresis (bed wetting)

    ERIC – The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity: A very useful website with guides on how to manage various childhood toileting issues.
    “ERIC exists to give every child and teenager with a bowel or bladder condition the support they deserve to enjoy a life free from shame, isolation and fear.”

    Phone
    0808 169 9949

    Website
    www.eric.org.uk