Pregnancy, Child Health & Young People

My child is unwell

You may have already seen a health professional about your child, but it is important to seek further advice if:

you feel that your child is worse than when you previously sought advice
you are more worried about your child than when you previously sought advice
you are concerned that you are unable to look after your child

If you do keep your child at home, it’s important to phone the school or nursery on the first day. Let them know that they won’t be in and give them the reason.

If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.

Should my child go to school today?

It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they’re unwell.

Is my child OK to go to school/nursery?

My child’s immunisations

The NHS has issued guidance on when vaccinations are due and what they protect against.

NHS Vaccination Guidance

Young Person’s Hub

Need advice on issues like self-esteem, friendship, social media, dating, health, bullying, body image, popularity, sex, and goal setting. Or learn how to balance school, family, friends, and relationships. There is confidential support you can access for free.

Childline Big White Wall: Mental Health Wellbeing Respect Yourself Live About Advice and Support for young carers NHS Sexual Health Services Lets talk about it NHS Sexual Health Advice Young Minds Samaritans

Parental Advice

If you’re having problems in your family life or just want to make some lifestyle changes, there is help out there for you.

You might be a parent worried about your child’s behaviour or how a divorce may impact on your family. You might be part of step-family and need help adjusting, or you may be arguing with parents or siblings and need support communicating with each other.

For parenting tips to guidance for children with complex needs please access the following resources.