Child Health
Abuse
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
Telephone: 0345 603 7627 (Child)
Telephone: 0345 603 7630 (Adult)
Website: www.essex.gov.uk
Immunisation helps to protect you from disease
It’s really important children continue to receive the booster vaccines and MMR vaccine they are due at one year during the pandemic. These will protect them against several different serious infectious diseases.
Make an appointment with your GP practice who can give them safely.
Vaccination appointments count as an important medical reason to leave your home.
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
The Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service brings together a range of children’s community services. It’s provided by Virgin Care in partnership with Barnardo’s on behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS.
Telephone: 01206 372 300
Website: www.essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule
Advice for Parents During Coronavirus
Remember that NHS services are still providing the same safe care for children.
Essex Child Health App
The Essex Child Health App is a free resource to help you look after your child. Developed by healthcare workers across Essex, it provides self-care and advice to parents and guardians of children aged 0-11. Download from the App store or Google Play.
For further information on the Essex Child Health App, please click on the website link below.
Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk/childhood
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.