Child Health
Common Childhood Wellbeing Booklets
The North East Essex CCG have developed handbooks to help you look after your child, from ages 0-5 and 6-12. They include information on general welfare and wellbeing and common childhood illnesses to help you keep your child safe and healthy.
Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk
Immunisations and Vaccinations
The Essex School Age and Community Immunisation Services provides the Childhood Vaccination Programme to all children and Young people who are:
- Attending school within Essex , Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
- And/or are registered with a General Practice Essex , Southend and Thurrock
- And/or are resident in Essex, Southend and Thurrock
Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/
Advice for Parents During Coronavirus
Remember that NHS services are still providing the same safe care for children.
Colchester & Tendring Children's Centres
Colchester and Tendring Children’s Centres support families through the early years of having a child and we lots of free groups and activities throughout the week for parents, carers and children.
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.
Child Health Services
Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.
Website: www.esneft.nhs.uk
Abuse
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
Telephone: 0345 603 7627 (Child)
Telephone: 0345 603 7630 (Adult)
Website: www.essex.gov.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.
SureStart Children's Centres
Children’s Centres bring all the different support agencies together to offer a range of services to meet you and your child’s needs, all in one place.
Website: www.tendringdc.gov.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Download from: NHS: Vaccination Schedule