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

  • Front Door for Families

    The service is made up of professionals with different areas of expertise who work together to assess, decide and coordinate how best to support children, young people and their families where there are concerns.

    Phone
    01273 290400

    Website
    www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

    Email
    FrontDoorforFamilies@brighton-hove.gov.uk

  • Tarner Children’s Centre

    The Sure Start Children’s Centre team, based at Tarner CC, is made up of Health Visitors, Early Years Educators, Community Nursery Nurses, Volunteer Skills Development Coordinators and Group Support Workers. The team works with families, individuals and groups, in the home and in the centres.

    Phone
    01273 296700

    Email
    tarner.cc@brighton-hove.gov.uk

  • CAMHS

    The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provide specialist NHS services and support to children, young people, families and carers who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional, psychological and mental health.

    Phone
    01273 718680

    Website
    www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk

  • The CYP Wellbeing Service

    The CYP Wellbeing Service offers short-term support options for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. All referrals are looked at on a case by case basis.

    Phone
    0300 002 0060

    Website
    www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org

    Email
    bics.brighton-and-hove-wellbeing@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

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

    Website
    NHS: Vaccination Schedule