Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
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NHS: Rashes in babies and childrenNHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
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NHS vaccinations and when to have themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeChildhood Vaccinations
As doctors we are strongly in support of childhood vaccinations. If you do not vaccinate your child you are leaving them and other children at risk of harmful yet very preventable conditions.
If you are concerned about vaccinating your child, please contact the surgery for some advice.
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www.who.intChildhood Mental Health
Helping your child to navigate whatever issues they may be facing is often very challenging. There is lots of help available. Their school may have a specialist councillor or nurse.
Websites
www.gloucestershireccg.nhs.uk/young-peoples-mental-health
Teens in Crisis offer face to face or web based support to children and young adults aged nine to 21 and their families.
www.ticplus.org.ukHappy Maps
Happy Maps offer information and advice for all ages from babies to young adults.
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www.happymaps.co.ukHome Start
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation offering support, friendship and practical help to families at home with children under school age.
Phone
01453 297470
Website
www.homestartsd.org
Email
enquirieshomestartsd@gmail.comDOOR
Bringing hope into the lives of young people and their families by unlocking potential and opening opportunity so that their past does not define their future.
Phone
01453 756745
Website
www.thedoor.org.ukThe Mix
For under 25 year olds. Support with mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, relationships and drugs.
Online support chats Sunday to Thursday 20:00-21:30.
Phone
0808 808 4994 available every day from 4pm to 11pm
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www.themix.org.ukOn Your Mind Gloucestershire
If you’re a young person in Gloucestershire and are struggling to cope with your emotions or situations in your life, you are not alone.
On Your Mind is a new website for young people developed specifically to help them cope with life’s ups and downs.
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www.onyourmindglos.nhs.ukWinston’s WIsh
Winston’s Wish gives hope to grieving children. They offer support to children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.
Phone
08088 020 021 9am to 5pm
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www.winstonswish.orgTeens in Crisis
TIC support young people with issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, anger, relationship problems, low self-esteem and self harm.
Free confidential counselling by phone, online or video chat
Phone
01594 372777
Text
07520 634063
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www.ticplus.org.ukThe Vibe
A Youth Centre organised in partnership by Dursley Town Council and The Tabernacle URC.
Phone
01453 547758
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www.dursleytowncouncil.gov.ukTeen Mental Health Guide for Parents
Useful tips and advice for parents to help their teens overcome body image issues, academic anxiety, peer pressure and cyberbullying, and links to other important mental health resources.
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MyTutor: A guide for teen mental healthDursley and Cam Child Contact Centre
The Centre provides a safe, neutral place where children can enjoy time with the parent they do not live with. There is a separate ‘waiting room’ for the parent the child/ren live with to wait in during the contact session.
Phone
07824 872854
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www.dursleytab.org.ukChildline
For under 19 year old, speak to a counsellor online via one to one chat, 9am to 09:00-12:00.
Freephone
0800 1111
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www.childline.org.uk
May Lane Surgery
Dursley
Gloucestershire
GL11 4JN
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01453 540555
