Child Health

Why vaccination is safe and important

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Follow the link to understand how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.

Website: Why vaccination is safe and important – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Website: Types of vaccines for children | NHS – YouTube

Education Inclusion Service

The Education Inclusion Service works with schools to enable vulnerable children and young people to meet their potential. The team supports teachers at both a strategic and a practical level to increase their capacity to support through improving leadership and management and developing skills in the workforce.

Telephone: 020 8871 8736

Wandsworth Health Visiting Service

The health visiting and school nursing services will be offering a 7 day a week 09:00-17:00 duty line for parents and young people to call for support and advice. The duty line will be staffed by an administrator, health visitor and school nurse.

Telephone: 0330 058 1679

Change4Life

Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families. Modern life can mean people are a lot busier, less active, and more reliant on convenience and fast food than we used to be.

Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life

Is my Child Too Ill For School?

When your child is unwell, it can be hard deciding whether to keep them off school. These simple guidelines should help.

Website: NHS: Is my child to ill for school?

Sen Talk

Sen Talk support parents and children with Special Educational Needs.

Website: www.sentalk.org

Wandsworth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Wandsworth CAMHS offers a range of treatments and assessments for children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.

Telephone: 020 3513 5000

Website: St George’s Mental Health: CAMHS

Email: ssg-tr.wandsworthCAMHSreferral@nhs.net

Wandsworth Young People’s Health Agency

This service offers free assessments and counselling across the London borough of Wandsworth. After an initial assessment an individuals care plan is created. This is followed by six sessions of counselling which addresses any issues the young person may have.

Telephone: 07770 573131

Website: Catch 22: Wandsworth Young People’s Health Agency

Email: yphealth.office@catch-22.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

Vaccination planner

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

Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule