Child Health
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
On behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS, Virgin Care and Barnardo’s provide a range of child and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.
Website: essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk
Childline
Childline offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
Telephone: 0800 1111
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.
Child Health Services
Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.
Website: www.esneft.nhs.uk
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.
Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule
NSPCC Helpline
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC
professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Telephone: 08088 005000
YoungMinds
Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about Coronavirus.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Advice for Parents During Coronavirus
Remember that NHS services are still providing the same safe care for children.
Essex Child Health App
The Essex Child Health App is a free resource to help you look after your child. Developed by healthcare workers across Essex, it provides self-care and advice to parents and guardians of children aged 0-11. Download from the App store or Google Play.
For further information on the Essex Child Health App, please click on the website link below.
Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk/childhood
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/
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.