Children & Family Health Surrey

Our Advice Line is now operating as usual following last week's issues linked to the global IT outages. Families with children from birth to 19 years old can call the Advice Line 01883 340 922, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Due to the current global IT outages the Advice Line cannot check appointment details, book clinic appointments or introducing family food workshops. To help the team please ensure you have your child's red book and NHS number to hand when you call. childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk/categories/adv…

Has your child missed any vaccines at school? We are holding a drop-in for any missed immunisations at Places Leisure Centre, Grand Avenue, Camberley GU15 3QH this Thursday 4 July between 2.30pm and 5.15pm – no appointment necessary.

Does your child or teenager struggle with sleep? Watch videos from our NHS nurses and sleep experts for tips, advice and information about your child’s sleep. Visit ow.ly/tGaK50So3IO to watch the videos and get our top tips. #Sleep #Surreyfamilies #children #teenagers

Check out our summer safety tips for advice on how to keep your child safe during this week's hot weather #heatwave #Surreyfamilies #childsafety #summer ow.ly/28SB50So146

As the weather gets warmer, it's worth checking to see if your bottle of sunscreen is still effective. The longer the bottle is open, the less effective it is at protecting you. If you’re using sunscreen from last summer, check that it hasn’t expired.

Whooping cough is on the rise. Download our new poster to display in your health services - outlining the symptoms to look out for and encouraging vaccination. @RCObsGyn @rcgp and @MidwivesRCM rcpch.ac.uk/resources/whoo…

Baby buddy is made for dads, partners, co-parents and caregivers – as well as mums! To download, search ‘baby buddy’ in your App Store or Google Play today. Watch this video to find out more 🎞️ ow.ly/GIth50SjMco

Check a baby's temperature by feeling their chest or the back of their neck. If they are hot, sweaty or clammy here then remove a layer of bedding/clothing. (FYI – babies’ hands and feet are often cooler than their bodies – this is normal and doesn’t mean that they are too cold.)

It's Healthy Eating Week, Fruit and vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet, and we should aim to get our 5 a day. Did you know? Fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruits and vegetables all count orlo.uk/uZ2i8 #Healthyeatingweek

Heading to #Glastonbury or another festival this summer? Check you're fully covered against measles and other illnesses that circulate in crowds. The #MMR vaccination is free and you can get it at any age if you've missed out in the past. Find out more: orlo.uk/SeWmT

Our free crisis line for children and young people is available 24 hours a day. It is open to young people aged six and older who are experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis, as well as their parents or carers. Please call 0800 915 4644. #MentalHealth #Surrey

You can also visit our website for tips and advice on how to keep your child safe #ChildSafetyWeek childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk/services/safet…

If you and your family need health advice over the bank holiday weekend, we want to make sure you get the care you need, in the right place, as quickly as possible. Check out this video which highlights some ways your local NHS can assist you 📲 More 👉 ow.ly/pywu50R0Yrv

Join us! Paediatric Physiotherapist (£29,828 to £36,311 a year + £2000 Golden Hello payment provided eligibility terms are met) Are you an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist who is keen to develop specialist skills in Paediatrics? bit.ly/3WTBTHf #nhs #physiotherapy

To help with stress, schoolwork, or revision, you could try to plan your time to keep track of how much work you have. You can keep up with deadlines by breaking it down into manageable chunks. For more info, visit: ow.ly/3X1K50NB1kP #mentalhealth

Are you looking for parenting tips & advice? Free 'understanding your pregnancy, child, teenager & relationships' courses are available for #Surreyfamilies. Get free lifetime access by using the code 'ACORN' and visiting ow.ly/O83E50QXriO. #parenting #children #teenagers