Child Health

ICON is a new service to help with crying babies. Its meaning is: I – Infant crying is normal C –Comforting methods can help O – It’s OK to walk away N – Never, ever shake a baby Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.

All families with a child under five in Gateshead have access to a Health Visiting 0-5 Team, consisting of Health Visitors, Early Years Practitioners and Family Nurse Partnership. They provide expert health assessments, advice, support and interventions for babies, children and families.

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

NHS vaccinations and when to have them. The NHS vaccination schedule highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

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.

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is a small charity working to improve the lives of people born with a cleft and their families in the UK.

A healthy start for a brighter future. The early years have lifelong effects on health and wellbeing. HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and children.

Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.