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.
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www.neessexccg.nhs.ukColchester & 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.
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Essex Child & Family Wellbeing ServiceAbuse
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
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0345 603 7627 (Child)
0345 603 7630 (Adult)
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www.essex.gov.ukChild Health Services
Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.
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www.esneft.nhs.ukImmunisation 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.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 childrenNHS 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 themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for Life
Child health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 28 October 2024