Child Health

RCPCH - Healthier Together

Here you can find parental advice on poorly babies and children and tips like should my child go to school/nursery today, as well as advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals, with regularly updated new topics.

Visit: https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/ (for babies and children)

or: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/ (for parents, young people and pregnant women)

Children's Aid Team

An organisation which helps and supports children with severe learning disabilities between the ages of five and 18.

Telephone: 01604 891487

Email: admin@cottonsfarmhouse.org

Website: www.cottonsfarmhouse.org

Wellingborough Children's Centre

Children’s Centre services in Northamptonshire offer a range of support to families of children from birth to five years old when your child joins reception class at primary school. They are available to everyone and are delivered by Northamptonshire Libraries and Information Service (NLIS).

Telephone: 01604 361 373

Website: Wellingborough Children’s Centre

Children’s centre services registration: northamptonshire-self.achieveservice.com

Vaccination planner

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

Download from: NHS: Vaccination Schedule

Childhood Immunisations

For information on Childhood Immunisations, please view the Public Health England leaflet.

SEND support for children

​Within education there are different levels of support for children with special educational needs, but speak to your child’s teacher or pre-school leader first if you are worried about your their learning.

Website: www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices

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