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

  • Rise Above

    Online resource for young people covering a range of topics including relationships, health, mental and wellbeing.

    Website
    www.riseabove.org.uk

  • 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

  • 0-19 Advice Line

    The 0-19 Advice Line is open 8am to 5pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays.

    Phone
    01883 340922

  • ChatHealth

    ChatHealth is a messaging service for young people to receive confidential advice about health related issues. It’s for young people attending school or living in Lambeth and Southwark aged 11-19 years. You can text us during school holidays too.

    Website
    Evelina London website.

    Text
    07507 332150
    This is a text number only and cannot receive phone calls.

  • ParentLine

    ParentLine is a messaging service for parents and carers of school aged children in Lambeth and Southwark. Parents and carers can message a school nurse to get confidential advice about their child’s health related issues. School nurses work during school holiday periods, so you can get in touch then too.

    Website
    Evelina London website.

    Text
    07520 631 130. This is a text number only and cannot receive phone calls.

  • When Should I Worry?

    ‘When Should I Worry?’ is a booklet developed by researchers at PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University.
    It provides information for parents about the management of respiratory tract infections (coughs, colds, sore throats, and earaches) in children, and has been designed to be used in primary care consultations.

    Website
    www.whenshouldiworry.com

    Booklet
    When Should I Worry? (PDF)