Child Health

Children’s Health Matters

We know it’s worrying when your child is unwell. Fortunately, you can treat many illnesses at home with expert advice from our Children’s Health Matters guide.

Website: NHS: Children’s Health Matters

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.

Website: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses

Mid and North East Essex Mind

Mid and North East Essex Mind run a service for children and young people between the ages of 10 and 19 across Mid and North East Essex.

Telephone: 01206 764600

Website: www.mnessexmind.org

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule

Home Start

Home-Start Essex supports parents to build confidence and strengthen their relationships with their children. Through a combination of volunteer peer support, group support and family events, families improve their health and wellbeing, ability to cope with everyday challenges, and widen their support network locally.


Website: https://home-startessex.org.uk/