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 childrenNHS 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 themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeLooking after your child’s health
Looking after your child’s health is and NHS guide for parents and carers of children aged up to five.
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Looking after your child’s heath (PDF)Childhood Bowel and Bladder Issues
The Eric website is a very useful resource if you have issues around childhood bowel and bladder issues, with information about bedwetting, constipation and soiling, and daytime bladder problems.
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www.eric.org.ukCaring for Children with Coughs
This leaflet contains information about how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
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Caring for Children with Coughs (PDF)
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www.bristol.ac.ukTooth Decay in Children
In children aged 5 and above, the biggest cause of admission to hospital is for dental extraction for tooth decay. We need to talk about sugar.
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www.rewardsproject.orgHappy Maps
Happy Maps offer information and advice for all ages from babies to young adults.
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www.happymaps.co.ukParenting Advice
Aha! Parenting
Dr Laura Markham shares actionable advice for parents of new-borns to teenagers.
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www.ahaparenting.com
Attachment Parenting UK
Trusting your instinct, trusting your child – Attachment Parenting UK expert advice, find an APUK group, coaching , online shop and more.
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www.attachmentparenting.co.ukSchool Exclusion for Infections
Information about common childhood infections and whether or not children should go to school.
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patient.info
Infants
Toddlers And Food
Gloucestershire Hospitals have produced information around managing your toddlers eating habits.
Leaflets
Why Toddlers Refuse Food
How To Manage Simple Fussy Eating Toddlers
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Paediatric Dietitian ResourcesThe Mix
The Mix is the UK’s free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25 who need help, but don’t know where to turn.
Phone
0808 808 4994
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www.themix.org.ukFind out More About Health Visitors
Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives from a wide range of backgrounds with a wealth of experience.
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CAMHS Parent Support Team Glos Health & Care NHSHealthy Start
With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. You could qualify if you’re on benefits, or if you’re pregnant and under 18.
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Healthy StartSafer Sleep and reduction of Sudden Infant Deaths
Our safer sleep advice gives simple steps for how you can sleep your baby to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which is commonly known as cot death. It can give you the peace of mind to enjoy this special time.
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www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-adviceBDA – The Association of UK Dietitians
The BDA is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce. They are a trade union and professional body representing the professional, educational, public and workplace interests of their members.
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bda.uk.com
Leaflets
Weaning your child (PDF)
Suitable milks for children with cows milk allergy (PDF)
Children’s’ mental health
Patients aged 10 to 18 with mental health worries
Most lifelong mental health issues begin in childhood. But talking about wellbeing early on can help us all cope better with life’s challenges.
Websites
www.healios.org.uk/thinkninja1
www.lifesigns.org.uk
www.selfharm.co.uk
www.calmharm.co.uk
www.youtube.com/the-school-of-life
Learning difficulties
Gloucester Autism Support Group (GASP)
A supportive group for those with a child who is on the Autistic Spectrum or thinks might be. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am to midday at the Spring Centre, Quedgeley.
Phone
01452 725935
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www.netmums.com/gaspConcerns about Autism 5-10 years
Referrals for suspected Autism should now be done through the school without having to go through a GP.
The current Gloucestershire pathway is at Glosfamilies Directory Social Communication and Autism Assessment.
The attached Autism Letter can be given to the school to direct them to the pathway and guide them through the pathway they need to follow.
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Social Communication and Autism Assessment Service
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Autism letter (PDF)Concerns about ADHD 6-10 years
If you are concerned regarding your child’s behaviour it is important that you speak to the school first. Before an onward referral by the GP can be made, more information has to be acquired.
1. Please contact the school for a classroom observation report and My Plan, and, if possible, an Educational Psychologist’s report. You will need to have all the documents listed in this form: GP Letter to school 2018 (PDF).
2. In addition, a SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) report must be completed by school/SENCo/Pastoral support and submitted with the referral: SENCo Supporting Information (PDF)
3. You must complete the Parental Neurodiversity Questionnaire (PDF)
4. Please complete our child behaviour questionnaire.
5. Book a routine appointment for your child at the practice to discuss a referral but note you will need all of the necessary school reports, SENCO Supporting Information, the Parental Neurodiversity Questionnaire and completion of the Child Behaviour Questionnaire.
Without all this information, it is likely that any referral made will be rejected.Concerns about ADHD and/or Autism 11-17 years
If you are concerned regarding your child’s behaviour it is important that you speak to the school first. Before an onward referral by the GP can be made, more information has to be acquired.
1. Please contact the school and request for all documents related to My Plan, My Plan+ or Educational Health Care Plan. You must ensure that you ask the school to complete the school report form (PDF).
2. You must also complete the family information form (PDF).
3. We also ask that you please complete our Child Behaviour Questionnaire.
Book a routine appointment for your child at the practice to discuss a referral but note you will need all of the necessary school reports, SENCO Supporting Information, the Parental Neurodiversity Questionnaire and completion of the Child Behaviour Questionnaire.
Without all this information, it is likely that any referral made will be rejected.
Please see attached the Neurodiversity information leaflet (PDF) from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, which explains what to expect.National Autistic Society
Gloucestershire branch of the National Autistic Society offers help, support and information to parents, carers, and their families.
NAS Autism Helpline
0808 800 4104
Parent Support Line
0808 800 4104
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Gloucestershire (autism.org.uk)How to Calm a Child with Autism
How to Calm a Child with Autism
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www.verywellhealth.com
Create a Sensory Safe Yard for Children with Special Needs
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www.wikilawn.com