Child Health
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.
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
3. You must complete the Parental Neurodiversity Questionnaire
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.
2. You must also complete the Family Information Form.
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 from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, which explains what to expect.
Safer Sleep and reduction of Sudden Infant Deaths
Happy Maps
Happy Maps offer information and advice for all ages from babies to young adults.
Facebook: @happymaps.co.uk
Website: www.happymaps.co.uk
Caring for Children with Coughs
This leaflet contains information about how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
View our information poster!
Website: www.bristol.ac.uk
Potty Training
Please talk to your health visitor if you need additional support and advice.
Website: www.eric.org.uk/potty-training
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Healthy 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.
BDA - 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.
Website: www.bda.uk.com
Please view: Weaning your child
Please view: Suitable milks for children with cows milk allergy
School Exclusion for Infections
Information about common childhood infections and whether or not children should go to school.
Website: patient.info
Help Online for Parents
National Autistic Society
Gloucestershire branch of the National Autistic Society offers help, support and information to parents, carers, and their families.
NAS Autism Helpline (Monday to Thursday, 10:00-16:00 and Friday, 09:00-15:00): 0808 800 4104
Parent to Parent Support Line: 0808 800 4104
Website: www.nas-gloucestershire.com
Childhood Mental Health
Knowing that your child is struggling with their mental health can make us feel helpless and it is important to know where to turn. Many schools have access to counsellors and all have an assigned school nurse who can offer support in person or via text message support.
www.glos-care.nhs.uk/school-nursing-mental-health
www.glos-care.nhs.uk/school-nursing-self-harm
Teens in Crisis offer face to face or web based support to children and young adults aged nine to 21 and their families.
Other support in Gloucestershire:
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Patients aged 10 to 18 with mental health worries
Visit: www.healios.org.uk/thinkninja1
Further help can be found at:
Child Mental Health
For information and advice on child mental health, please view our leaflets below:
Children's Occupational Therapy
The Children’s Occupational Therapy (OT) service aims to provide an effective, safe, high quality service to enable children, young people and their families to reach their full potential in activities of daily living at home, school, college and their community.
Telephone: 0300 421 6988
Website: www.glos-care.nhs.uk
Child Health Video Library
4-Point Kneel Exercises to Improve Your Core Stability
Advanced Ball Exercises to Improve Your Core Stability
Normal Variations in Children’s Walking
Normal Variations in Children’s Walking – In-toeing
Normal Variations in Children’s Walking – Toe Walking
Simple Stretches For Your Child’s Legs
Concerns 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.
Immunisations
This form should only be used when immunisation (s) are declined. Please ensure that all relevant information is provided.
Find out More About Health Visitors
Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives from a wide range of backgrounds with a wealth of experience.
You can find out more about them and their work in this short film produced by Gloucestershire Care Services with the help of local parents and children.
Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual NHS 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.
Looking after your child’s health
Looking after your child’s health: An NHS guide for parents and carers of children aged up to five.
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.
Website: www.eric.org.uk
For children of school age the school nurse manages bowel and bladder issues including referrals.
Tooth 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.
Website: www.rewardsproject.org
Toddlers And Food
Cows' Milk Protein Allergy Health Videos
Cows’ Milk Allergy and Formula
Parenting Advice
Aha! Parenting
Dr. Laura Markham shares actionable advice for parents of newborns to teenagers.
Website: 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.
Website: www.attachmentparenting.co.uk
How to Calm a Child with Autism
How to Calm a Child with Autism
Website: www.verywellhealth.com
Create a Sensory Safe Yard for Children with Special Needs
Website: www.wikilawn.com
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 10:00-12:00 at the Spring Centre, Quedgeley.
Telephone (Spring Centre): 01452 725935
Website: www.netmums.com/gasp
Autism
Making Special Education Work for Your Child During COVID
Helping Kids in Traumatic Experiences
What to Look for in Accessible Rentals
Simple Home Modifications for Kids with Special Needs
Gloucester Youth Support Team
We aim to offer quick, responsive and effective intervention to vulnerable young people. We work with them and their families to identify the best support for them within their own communities.
Telephone: 01452 547540
Website: www.youthsupportteam.co.uk
The 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.
Telephone: 0808 808 4994
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Children in Care Health Service
Our aim is to promote and look after the health of children in care. We do this by ensuring that high quality health assessments are offered to young people in care and the health professionals are equipped to deal with identifying and providing for their health needs.
Telephone: 01452 895245
Website: www.glos-care.nhs.uk
Gloucestershire Community Children and Young People’s Physiotherapy Service
The service aims to support children and young people with a range of conditions by providing them and their families with support, advice and physical intervention to promote optimum outcome for the child and their family.
Website: Gloucestershire Health and Care: Children’s and Young People’s Physiotherapy Referral
Home Safety
Website: www.glos-care.nhs.uk/our-services/children-young-people/home-safety
How do I prepare for life as an adult?
The films on the website below offer helpful guidance to autistic young people, or anyone, preparing for adulthood:
A factsheet accompanies each film, with further information on where to get support.
The films were created in 2019 before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus and follow the latest government advice when meeting with other people, going to school/college/work or going out into your community.