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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.

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    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.

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    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

    Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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    Start for Life

  • Bedfordshire Children’s Centres

    A list of the children’s centres in Bedfordshire. The centres are places where parents with young children can share the challenges and joys of parenthood. They offer a range of activities and support services to help you with all aspects of parenting to make sure your child gets the best start in life.

    Phone
    01234 341977

    Website
    www.ecpbedford.org

    Email
    admin@gfc.gb.com

  • Bedford Twins Club – All Multiples Welcome

    Regular meetings and a support network across Bedford.

    Website
    www.bedfordtwinsclub.co.uk

    Email
    bedfordtwinclub@gmail.com

  • Early Childhood Partnership

    The ECP offers a full range of free services to expectant parents/carers and families with children up to the age of 5. Children Centres are a place where lots of different things happen under one roof. For more information on the services provided by the ECP, you can visit their dedicated website.

    Website
    www.ecpbedford.org

  • CHUMS

    Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing Service offering support to children, young people and their parents or carers.

    Phone
    01525 863 924

    Website
    www.chums.uk.com

    Email
    info@chums.uk.com

  • Vaccination planner

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

    Website
    www.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.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk

  • Healthier Together – Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes initiative

    This website provides young people, parents and pregnant women across Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes with consistent and high-quality advice from local health professionals.

    Website
    www.blmkhealthiertogether.nhs.uk

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 16 December 2024