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 LifeKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss mental health issues.
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kooth.comGloucestershire Youth Support Team
The Youth Support Team works with young people aged 10 –19 (up to 25 for those with learning difficulties, disabilities or in care and in full time education) who are at risk of not making a successful transition into adulthood. The Cheltenham Youth Support Centre is on Dart Road, Whaddon and is open 9.00 am to 5.00 pm most weekdays.
Cheltenham Youth Support Centre 01242 262695 or 01242 242825
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www.youthsupportteam.co.ukNational Autistic Society
Gloucestershire branch of the National Autistic Society offers help, support and information to parents, carers, and their families.
Phone (Monday to Thursday, 10:00-16:00 and Friday, 09:00-15:00)
0808 800 4104
Parent to Parent Support Line
0808 800 4104
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National Autistic SocietyHappy Maps
Happy Maps offer information and advice for all ages from babies to young adults.
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www.happymaps.co.ukThe Mix
The Mix is the UK’s free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25 who need help, but don’t know where to turn.
Phone
0808 808 4994
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www.themix.org.ukChildhood Bowel and Bladder Issues
The Eric website is a very useful resource if you have issues around childhood bowel and bladder issues, with information about bedwetting, constipation and soiling, and daytime bladder problems.
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www.eric.org.ukCheltenham Autism Support Group
Cheltenham Autism Support Group runs weekly group rainbow days to provide support to families with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Phone
01242 673833
Email
cheltenhamautismsupport@outlook.com
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www.beyondautism.org.uk/about-autism/services/cheltenham-autism-support/School Exclusion for Infections
Information about common childhood infections and whether or not children should go to school.
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patient.infoTooth Decay in Children
In children aged 5 and above, the biggest cause of admission to hospital is for dental extraction for tooth decay. We need to talk about sugar.
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www.rewardsproject.orgCaring for Children with Coughs
This leaflet contains information about how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
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www.bristol.ac.ukPotty Training
Please talk to your health visitor if you need additional support and advice.
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www.eric.org.uk/potty-trainingHealth Visitors
Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives from a wide range of backgrounds with a wealth of experience.
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CAMHS Parent Support TeamHealthy Start
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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Healthy StartHow to Calm a Child with Autism
How to Calm a Child with Autism
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www.verywellhealth.com
Create a Sensory Safe Yard for Children with Special Needs
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www.wikilawn.com