Children
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.
Safety netting & parent information sheets
If you have young children and are looking for information relating to different ailments.The Safety netting and parent information sheet has a list of information on a range of different ailments and symptoms.
Healthier Together
The Healthier Together programme relies upon patients and healthcare professionals working together to improve how local healthcare is delivered. The website provide advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals – which means that your child is likely to receive consistently high-quality care, irrespective of which healthcare professional they see
When to immunise
Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, and when and where they'll be given.
Relationships Scotland
Relationships Scotland’s network provide relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other family support services across all of mainland and island Scotland. Our work supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties. Around 40,000 people have contact with our services each year.
0345 119 2020
Wellbeing Scotland
Wellbeing Scotland are a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work.
01324 630 100
The Children’s Sleep Charity
We understand how difficult life can be when your child has a sleep issue. Our aim is to support families to get a better night’s sleep by offering workshops, clinics and written materials. We use a behavioural approach to sleep and work in partnership with families, we know that you are the expert on your child.We will bring you the latest news about what is happening around the country and how you can access support.
01302 751 416
Children 1st
We exist to prevent abuse and neglect, to protect children and keep them safe from harm. Together we can help children in Scotland live in safe, loving families and build strong communities. We help survivors of abuse, trauma and other adversity to recover and we work tirelessly to protect the rights of children in Scotland.
08000 28 2233
Diabetes Scotland
Most publicity centres on the rising numbers of patients with Type 2 diabetes and the association with obesity. However, the numbers of children with Type 1, which is caused by an autoimmune process which attacks the insulin producing cells in the pancreas, are also rising rapidly -by 2-3% per year in most countries.
Your Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats for your Child
Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control.
When to immunise
Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, and when and where they'll be given.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme
Triple P is a parenting programme, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you.
0207 987 2944
Think to drink H20
Water makes up more than half of a child’s body. It is vital children drink enough fluid to maintain a healthy balance.Children become dehydrated by not drinking enough fluid or by losing fluids and not replacing them. If it isn’t treated it can get worse and become a serious problem.Adults need to be a good role model by following this advice.
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s approach to help children thrive and grow to be all they can be.Children and families are at the centre of all the services working for and with them.
Healthy Start
In Scotland Healthy Start vitamins are distributed via various methods. Depending where you reside in Scotland vitamins are distributed via community pharmacies and through dispensing practices. While some Health Boards distribute vitamins directly via their midwives and health visitors.
Children’s Health Scotland
Children’s Health Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on behalf of the needs of all sick children and young people within our healthcare system. We make sure children and young people get the healthcare and treatment they need.
Worry Box (age 6-16 yrs)
This app serves as a journal for children and adolescents to record their worrisome thoughts. Steps are then identified in managing the worry.
Positive Penguins (age 9-11yrs)
PP is a resilience building app for children aged 9-11yrs. Helps children to understand their thoughts and feelings and what to do when feeling anxious. Includes simple 5 minute graded and guided relaxation exercises.
SAM (Self Help for Anxiety Management) (Age 12 yrs +)
This app provides self-help techniques to help manage overall anxiety. Track anxiety levels, triggers, and build a personal tool kit in the app. It also provides interactive guidance for practicing self-help and a closed social community to engage with others. If you’re looking for holistic snapshot of your anxiety and how to cope with it, this may be the app for you.
Headspace (age 12yrs+)
Meditation app. Learn to relax. 10mins free for 10 days then small subscription.
Safespot (age 6-12 yrs)
Downloadable app (android and IOS) developed by a child psychiatrist who used to work in FV. Promotes mental wellbeing by teaching coping skills.
NSPCC Helpline
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
0808 800 5000
Childline
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
0800 1111
NHS 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.
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.