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 themWokingham Emotional Wellbeing Hub
Offering a route to seek support related to the emotional wellbeing of children/young people living within the borough, with the intention of making it more straightforward to get help.
Leaflet
Emotional Wellbeing Support Leaflet (PDF)SHOUT
SHOUT provides free, confidential, 24/7 text message support in the UK for anyone who is struggling to cope and anyone in crisis. This service is free on all major mobile networks.
Website
www.giveusashout.org
Text
SHOUT to 85258Mobile App – Berkshire Child Health
Every parent or carer wants to know how to do what is best for their growing baby and to give them the best start in life. Use this app to help you understand what to do and who to ask in a number of situations; including what to do when your baby or child is ill.
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Google Play: – Berkshire Child Health
iTunes: – Berkshire Child HealthSamaritans
Samaritans are an organisation who are available at any time of the day or night. They will help the CYP and listen to how they are feeling.
Phone
116 123
Website
www.samaritans.org
Email
jo@samaritans.orgIs my Child too ill for School?
When your child is unwell, it can be hard deciding whether to keep them off school. The simple NHS guidelines should help.
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www.nhs.ukStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeCare and Support for Children and Families
For information on, local services, support organisations, activities for children, young people and families, local schools, children centres and toddler groups.
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Children, families and young peopleChildcare
Find Ofsted registered childcare in the Wokingham Borough including pre-schools, childminders, holiday clubs and out of school care.
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Childcare, pre-schools, and nurseriesThe Local Offer
The Local Offer gives children and young people from birth to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support is available in the local area.
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www.wokingham.gov.ukThe Local Offer – What’s on Guide
Our Local Offer what’s on guide, provide events and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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www.directory.wokingham.gov.ukWhere to get urgent help for mental health
Local NHS 24/7 urgent mental health lines.
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Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHSHome Start
Home-Starts across the country are working tirelessly to stay connected with families and continue to support families remotely when they can’t visit them in person.
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Home-Start UKBetter Health Every Mind Matters Campaign
Public Health England’s Better Health Every Mind Matters campaign which provides helpful tips for young people, parents and carers. There are designated pages to help parents and carers spot the signs that children may be struggling with their mental health and also provides advice that can help maintain good mental wellbeing.
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www.nhs.uk/every-mind-mattersYoungMinds Parents Helpline
YoungMinds Parents Helpline is available for parents, guardians and carers.
Phone
0808 802 5544
Lines are open 9:30am to 4pm on weekdays.
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www.youngminds.org.uk – Parents HelplinePapyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide)
Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) provides advice and support for young people who feel like they want to take their own life, and all their advice is confidential. (lines are open every day from 9am to midnight).
Phone
0800 068 41 41
Website
www.papyrus-uk.org
Text
07786 209 687Childline
Childline offer support to CYP under 19, and they confidentially call, email, or chat online about any problem, big or small. You can sign up for a Childline account on their website and you will then be able to message a counsellor anytime without using an email address. Or you can have a one-to-one chat with an online advisor.
Phone
0800 1111
Website
www.childline.org.ukSave the Children
Keeping children occupied: how to survive isolation with your children and enjoy it.
Website
www.savethechildren.org.uk