Child Health
Derbyshire Healthcare Support
The 0-19 service provides a programme of prevention and early intervention services for children, young people and their families in Derbyshire.
Telephone: 01246 296 023
Mobile: 07825 124 717
Website: www.derbyshirehs.org.uk
The Children's Sleep Charity
The Children’s Sleep Charity is a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. Support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations is provided.
Telephone: 01302 751 416
Facebook: @TheChildrensSleepCharity
Twitter: @TheSleepCharity
Website: www.thechildrenssleepcharity.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: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/infectious-illnesses-children/
Childline
- Helpline for children struggling with mental health or abuse Telephone: 0800 1111
Vaccination planner
One of the best ways to protect your baby against diseases like measles, rubella, tetanus and meningitis is through immunisation. This highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: www.nhs.uk/start4life/baby/vaccinations-and-immunisations-baby/
Young Carer Awareness
A Young Carer is someone who helps to care for a family member, including a sibling, who has a physical disability or mental illness.
What sort of things might a young carer do?
- Practical tasks, such as cooking, housework and shopping.
- Physical care, such as helping someone out of bed.
- Emotional support, such as talking to someone who is distressed.
- Personal care, such as helping someone dress.
- Managing the family budget and collecting prescriptions.
- Help to administer medicine.
- Helping someone communicate.
- Looking after brothers and sisters.
To find out more about Young Carers and the Young Carers Service visit: www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Facebook: Derbyshire Carers Association Young Carers Service
Find us on Instagram: @youngcarersderbys