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

  • Children and Young People Service (CYPS) – Enfield

    Enfield CYPS is the child and adolescent mental health service in the London Borough of Enfield, providing multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for children and young people with mental health or severe emotional and behavioural difficulties.

    Phone
    020 8702 3000

    Website
    www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk

  • Healthy Child Clinics

    There are various baby clinics available across Enfield where you can get your baby weighed or ask questions about your baby’s health with the local Health Visiting service. The Health Visiting service is there to support you and your child as they begin to grow. The teams work with mothers and fathers and their families to promote the health and wellbeing of children from pregnancy until their 5th birthday. Details of the healthy child clinics can be found on their website.

    Website
    www.northmid.nhs.uk/health-visiting

  • Enfield Children’s Centres

    Enfield’s Children’s Centre offers a universal programme, focusing on play and communication, which is delivered through stay and play sessions.

    Website
    new.enfield.gov.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: Infectious Illnesses in Children