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

  • Child Health Services

    Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.

    Website
    www.esneft.nhs.uk

  • Immunisation helps to protect you from disease

    It’s really important children continue to receive the booster vaccines and MMR vaccine they are due at one year during the pandemic. These will protect them against several different serious infectious diseases.
    Make an appointment with your GP practice who can give them safely.
    Vaccination appointments count as an important medical reason to leave your home.

  • Abuse

    Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?

    Phone
    0345 603 7627 (Child)
    0345 603 7630 (Adult)

    Website
    www.essex.gov.uk

  • Y.E.S

    This service provides a confidential service for young people age 11 and 25 within the Colchester and Tendring area who are facing difficulties with their lives. Please click on the link below for further information on the service and how you can access it.

    Website
    www.yesyouthenquiryservice.org