Child Health

View resources for Child Mental Health here.

Healthier Together

Symptom Checker: When to call for help

what0-18.nhs.uk

NHS pneumonia vaccine leaflet - final.pdf

How do vaccines work?

Below is a link to page from the University of Oxford showing how vaccines work.

How do vaccines work? | Oxford Martin School

The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity

ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children's bowel and bladder health.

Home - ERIC

Child accident prevention trust

Keep water beads away from young children

Children love water beads. But it's really dangerous if a young child swallows them. They expand in the belly and can block the bowel. Some grow as big as golf balls. A child may need major surgery to remove them. So please keep them away from young children.

If you suspect a child has swallowed a water bead get medical help straight away.

Use this link to visit their site.

Keep water beads away from young children (capt.org.uk)

Council Families Website

Education, childcare, events, play centres, money & more

sid.southampton.gov.uk/kb5/southampton/directory/family.page?familychannel=0#page_content

Immunisations

Information and schedule for childhood immunisations

www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them

Vaccines and porcine gelatine

It's good to be aware that some vaccines have gelantine in. This site will explain more about gelatine and alternatives you can use.

Vaccines and porcine gelatine - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Mental Health Support

Kooth

Online Mental Wellbeing Community

Kooth brings young people who suffer with their mental health together in hopes to help them. There are helpful articles and personal experiences as well as discussion boards where you can start or join conversations regarding mental health. It is also anonymous to create a judgement free zone.

www.kooth.com

NoLimits

Mental Health and addiction support for those under 26 years

No Limitis is a charity offering free and confidential information, advice, counselling, advocacy, and support to children and young people under the age of 26 in Southampton and Hampshire. They cover a variety of issues including housing, debt, sexual health, substance use and so much more.

nolimitshelp.org.uk

CAHMS

If you feel your child needs a more comprehensive specialist mental health support, then please use the link below to self-refer to our local CAMHS service.

CAHMS is the name for the NHS services that assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. CAHMS support covers depression, problems with food and eating, self-harm, abuse, violence or anger, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety, among other difficulties. Their homepage has lots of information about anxiety, depression and ADHD in children!

www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs

Start 4 Life

Baby & toddler development

www.nhs.uk/start4life/baby

Do you need help with managing your child’s behaviour? www.southampton.gov.uk/children-families/activities-and-support-for-families/family-hubs/family-hubs-parenting

Or need someone to talk to about a problem with your child? www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline

In addition, if your child is in the autistic spectrum specialist help is available via www.autismhampshire.org.uk

Southampton Autism Support Service

They are an Autism support service covering Southampton and surrounding areas. They provide support, guidance, training and advocacy for anyone who has/may have or cares for someone with Autism.

Email: southamptonautismservice@gmail.com

Telephone: 02382 320332

www.southamptonautismsupportservice.com

Autism Hampshire

Information, guidance and advice for families of children who are waiting for or who have recently been diagnosed. Support covers the effect of diagnosis on the family, supporting siblings, getting some practical support, workshops and how to talk to your child about their diagnosis.

Tel: 02380 766162

www.autismhampshire.org.uk/local-autism-directory

National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for autistic children and adults (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, online help, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a world that works for autistic people.

www.autism.org.uk

Southampton Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service

Free, confidential and impartial advice and support relating to special educational needs and disability (SEND). The service is managed by Rose Road Association and is delivered independently from education, health and care providers.

Tel: 0300 303 2677

www.southamptonsendiass.info