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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

  • CATCH App – Common Approach to Children’s Health

    CATCH is a free NHS health app for parents and carers of children from pregnancy to age 5.

    Website
    www.catchapp.co.uk

  • Bookstart For Families

    Bookstart is the world’s first national bookgifting programme, giving free books to all children in England and Wales at two key ages before school.

    Website
    www.booktrust.org.uk/bookstart

  • iCan

    The children’s communication charity. Helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills.

    Website
    www.ican.org.uk

  • The Lullaby Trust

    The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

    Website
    www.lullabytrust.org.uk

  • Health Visiting Service Cheshire East

    The Health Visiting Service in Cheshire East delivers the Healthy Child Programme to all parents and families of pre-school children.

    Website
    www.wchc.nhs.uk

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 4 February 2025