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

  • Healthy Eating

    Our fun, friendly Cook and Taste sessions encourage you and your family to taste new foods, learn cookery skills and make tasty healthy meals on a budget. Sessions are free. Fit4All early years to support families with healthy eating and active play for children age 1-4 years, hints, tips and advice on fussy eating and eating well.

    Phone
    01744 371 111

    Website
    www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk

    Email
    chcp.sthelens@nhs.net

  • Infant Feeding

    Supporting mums and families with all aspects of infant feeding. We offer text message and phone support as well as home visits and Baby Café meet ups with a cuppa. For older babies we have community events for weaning advice, hints, tips and recipes.

    Phone
    01744 371 111

    Website
    www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk

    Email
    chcp.sthelens@nhs.net

  • Oral Health

    Advice and support on how to keep your family’s mouth and teeth healthy.

    Phone
    01744 371 111

    Website
    www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk

    Email
    chcp.sthelens@nhs.net

  • 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.

    Website
    NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses

  • Vaccination planner

    This personalised vaccination calendar which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

    Website
    NHS: Vaccination Schedul

  • Families First

    The Families First Programme is funded by government and local organisations, to work with St Helens families to overcome difficulties and make positive changes. They will work with you to solve problems and make sure you get the right help, from the right people, at the right time.

    Website
    www.sthelenslscb.org.uk

  • Children’s Health Services Information

    You can use this service to search for all health services in St Helens and the wider area.

    Website
    www.sthelenslscb.org.uk