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.

    Website
    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.

    Website
    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

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

    Website
    Start for Life

  • Childhood Illnesses

    Your handy guide to common childhood illnesses, and how to treat them

    Download
    Childhood Illnesses guide (PDF)

  • JNR8 Youth and Community Centre

    One to one support and mentoring, cooking workshops for healthy eating and other youth projects for people aged 11 to 18 at the centre in Whalley Range. Support for whatever issues you may have, including relationships, homelessness, drugs and alcohol and behaviour. Homework, confidence building and dealing with anger issues are other issues handled.

    Phone
    0161 881 3744

    Website
    www.wryoa.org

  • CHAMP (Children’s Health and Monitoring Programme)

    Manchester initiative CHAMP helps parents/carers to understand their children’s growth and achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

    Phone
    0797 694 7895

    Email
    champ@mft.nhs.uk

  • Is my Child Too Ill For School?

    When your child is unwell, it can be hard deciding whether to keep them off school. These simple guidelines should help.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk

  • Child Fun

    Fun, engaging and exciting health and hygiene themed activities. All activities are available at no cost and are free.

    Website
    www.childfun.com/health-and-hygiene

  • Change4Life

    Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families. Modern life can mean people are a lot busier, less active, and more reliant on convenience and fast food than we used to be.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk/change4life