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

  • Kernow Connect – Action for Children

    Providing a range of universal, targeted and specialist services to Young People aged 11-19 and those up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Cornwall. Kernow Connect will provide the support that enables young people to meet friends, have someone to talk to and be listened to, whilst having fun and feeling happy.

    Phone
    01872 321486

    Website
    www.services.actionforchildren.org.uk/kernow-connect

    Email 
    kernow.connect@actionforchildren.org.uk

  • CAMHS

    Specialist community child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) provide assessment, advice and treatment for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. CAMHS also provide support and advice to their families or carers.

    Phone
    01872 322277

    Website
    www.cornwallft.nhs.uk

    Email
    cpn-tr.earlyhelphub@nhs.net

  • Cornwall S.P.A.C.E. – Action for Children

    Services that support disabled young people in their own homes or to access their local community and have fun can make a real difference to them.

    Phone
    0300 123 2112

    Website
    www.actionforchildren.org.uk

    Email
    ask.us@actionforchildren.org.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
    NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses