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.

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    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.

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    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

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

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    Start for Life

  • Early Help

    Every family has its ups and downs. Being a parent is hard work and there is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help. Manchester’s Early Help service could help in a number of ways. Just talk to your GP, Health Visitor or other professional working with your family for a referral, or view the following information.

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    Could you do with extra support?

  • Salford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are specialist NHS services. It is a term for all services that work with children and young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. Salford’s main CAMHS service is an outpatient service of assessment and treatment of serious mental health difficulties for under-18s.

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    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

  • Child Vaccinations (Immunisations)

    Please talk to your GP, Practice Nurse, or Health Visitor if you have any questions or worries about vaccinations. Please bring your child’s Red Book when you come to an appointment.
    Children in Manchester are also routinely offered the BCG vaccination shortly after birth to protect against tuberculosis – you will be invited by the Health Visitor service for this.

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    Manchester Choose Well information
    Vaccine Knowledge Project

  • Common Childhood Illnesses

    Treating your child’s illness yourself or with advice and medicines from your local pharmacy can often be the easiest and quickest way to help your child feel better. Be prepared by keeping at home what you need, for example paracetamol, a digital thermometer and plasters.
    Common childhood illnesses include:
    Chicken Pox

    Diarrhoea and Vomiting

    Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
    Headlice

    Slapped Cheek Syndrome

    Childhood Illness Visual Guide

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