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 themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeChildren’s Activities at YMCA Wimbledon
Toddlers and young children can jump, slide, wriggle and crawl their way around the brightly coloured, multi-sensory structure using their imaginations and being physically active.
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020 8542 9055
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www.ymca.org.uk
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info.wimbledon@ymcaspg.orgTeenage Health Freak
Their aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.
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webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.netTalk To Us Off The Record
When things feel really overwhelming, you might feel very alone. You might feel desperate for help, but find that the idea of having to book appointments, get out of the house or that the idea of going and ‘talking’ to someone is impossible. That’s where our online support services comes in; it gives you the opportunity to get things off your chest in your own time and on your own terms.
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www.talkofftherecord.orgYoung Merton
Information and Advice for young people provided by London Borough of Merton.
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Young MertonHealthy Start Vouchers
With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. You could qualify if you’re on benefits, or if you’re pregnant and under 18.
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www.healthystart.nhs.ukChildren’s Health Visiting Services: Merton
Health Visitors offer a range of health promotion, health protection and safeguarding interventions to protect and promote the health of families in the borough.
Health Visitors have an in depth knowledge of the local community and what local service provision is available.
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03300 539 264
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www.healthmatters.clch.nhs.ukChild and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS): Merton
The CAMHS team offers a range of assessments and treatments for children and young people presenting with enduring and moderate to severe mental health disorders which impact significantly on daily functioning.
Phone
0208 254 8061
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www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
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ssg-tr.spamertoncamhs@nhs.netChildren’s Centres: Merton
Children’s centres offer services for parents and carers from pregnancy through to the end of their child’s reception year at school.
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www.merton.gov.ukPrevention and Immunisations
Childhood immunisations are vital for the prevention of illnesses many of which are very serious and can have lifelong consequences. Find out more on the below link.
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www.centralmedicalcentre-morden.nhs.uk/news/prevention-immunisation/New Born Blood spot Test
The new born blood spot test helps to check if babies have any of 9 rare conditions, some of which can be life-threatening, and you can discuss this with your midwife.
Please click on the link below to find the 9 checks and more information.
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New-born-blood-spot-testDiabetic Eye Screening
If you have diabetes and are over 12-year-old you will receive a letter every 1 to 2 years inviting you to have your eye screening, as you may be at risk of developing an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy which can cause sight loss.
Your sight may be blurry for a few hours after the diabetic eye screening due to the drops they put in your eye to make the pupil larger to take photographs.
Further information please click on this
Link: Diabetic eye screening – GOV.UK