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.
Website
NHS: Rashes in babies and children
Babies and Child Health Advice
This leaflet from the Safeguarding Children Partnership covers all sort of helpful information for parents like how to calm a crying baby, keeping your child safe at home and safer sleeping advice.
Leaflet
Berkshire West: Babies and Children Safety Messages (PDF)
Brighter Futures for Children
Brighter futures For Children is a local non-profit organisation aimed at helping children and young people have a happy, healthy and successful life. They help families with a whole range of issues including social care, early help & prevention and education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Phone
0118 937 3641
Website
www.brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Email
info@BrighterFuturesforChildren.org
Blood Tests
Children under 16-years-old, and those with special needs, can be seen at The Royal Berkshire Hospital Kempton Day Bed Unit (Level 3 Centre Block), the Children’s Clinic (Level 1 South Block) or at The West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham. An appointment will need to be made before attending.
Children aged over 12 can also attend all four BGP surgeries or the Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace. The blood test form must have been issued in advance by a doctor and an appointment must be booked.
You can now book a blood test at The Royal Berkshire Hospital or Bracknell Healthspace online. The blood form will be printed at the RBH or Bracknell Healthspace for your appointment.
We recommend that children up to the age of 16 use EMLA cream, applied to both arms before their blood test. This can be purchased over the counter at most chemists.
Berkshire Health – Children and Young People Services
Please see the following organisations who provide mental health services to children and young people:
AnDY Clinic
Website
www.research.reading.ac.uk/andy
Time 2 Talk
Website
www.t2twb.org
No5
Website
www.no5.org.uk
Integrated Therapies
Website
www.cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Common Childhood Conditions
From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions.
Website
NHS UK: Childhood Illness Tool
New Baby Guide
Being a new parent can be a daunting time and you are bound to have lots of questions. There is lots of useful information and resources available that cover everything from soothing a crying baby to feeding advice.
website
www.nhs.uk/baby
Contact your Health Visitors
www.cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
NHS Guidance
NHS UK: Being a Parent
Health Visitors
NHS Berkshire works with parents and carers offering professional support and advice about the health and development of young children.
Website
Berkshire Healthcare: Health Visitors
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children.
Website
NHS UK: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Children and Young people with additional needs
Children and young people with special needs and disabilities are now able to access a range of help and support available locally.
The following links provide more information and support.
Wokingham
Website
Wokingham Gov: Local offer for children and young people
Reading
Website
www.reading.gov.uk/localoffer
ARC Information and Counselling Service
ARC Information and Counselling Service is a free and confidential counselling service supporting children, young people and adults when they are struggling to cope with a life changing situation or emotional problem.
For an ARC-funded set of counselling sessions located at Brookside Group Practice, please contact the ARC office.
Website
www.arcweb.org.uk
Email
office@arcweb.org
CAMHS – NHS’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
This site is full of helpful resources for young people, carers and professionals to help them manage mental health and well-being issues.
Website
www.camhs-resources.co.uk
NHS 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.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Slapped Cheek Syndrome
Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks.
Website
NHS UK: Slapped Cheek Syndrome
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for Life