Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. 553 new cases were confirmed in England during January 2024, compared with 858 cases for the whole of 2023. Young babies with whooping cough are often very unwell and many are likely to need hospital...
The more we chat, play and read with our kids, the more we help build their brains. Any time, anywhere, whether at home or out and about, it all adds up. There’s no need to buy lots of toys or have big days out. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your child’s...
Teldoc Surgery has teamed up with researchers at Keele University School of Medicine to help study the longer-term effects of COVID-19 infection in children and young people (aged 8 to 17 years).
Knowing what steps we can take to support our mental wellbeing can help us feel better, sleep better and have better relationships with the people around us. Our flexible and accessible NHS approved Sleep resources were created for teachers, by teachers, to spark discussion among young people about the physical and mental benefits of sleep....
On March 4th, the Department for Health and Social Care’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) will launch the Better Health Start for Life Introducing Solid Foods campaign. Weaning is when you introduce your baby to solid foods alongside breastmilk or infant formula, and it is a crucial milestone within the first 1,001 days....
The 1st-7th June 2020 is Child Safety Week which is an annual community education programme run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). In response to COVID-19 the resources have been adapted to meet the changing needs of families and the frontline staff who support them. The focus is on the risks and serious injuries...
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