Child Health
Abuse
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
Telephone: 0345 603 7627 (Child)
Telephone: 0345 603 7630 (Adult)
Website: www.essex.gov.uk
Advice for Parents During Coronavirus
Remember that NHS services are still providing the same safe care for children.
Child Health Services
Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.
Website: www.esneft.nhs.uk
Common Childhood Wellbeing Booklets
The North East Essex CCG have developed handbooks to help you look after your child, from ages 0-5 and 6-12. They include information on general welfare and wellbeing and common childhood illnesses to help you keep your child safe and healthy.
Telephone: 01206 918700
Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk
Email: neeccg.enquiries@nhs.net
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule
Essex Child Health App
The Essex Child Health App is a free resource to help you look after your child. Developed by healthcare workers across Essex, it provides self-care and advice to parents and guardians of children aged 0-11. Download from the App store or Google Play.
For further information on the Essex Child Health App, please click on the website link below.
Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk/childhood
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
Immunisations and Vaccinations
The Essex School Age and Community Immunisation Services provides the Childhood Vaccination Programme to all children and Young people who are:
- Attending school within Essex , Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
- And/or are registered with a General Practice Essex , Southend and Thurrock
- And/or are resident in Essex, Southend and Thurrock
Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/
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.