Child health

  • 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.

    Website
    NHS: Rashes in babies and children

  • NHS 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.

    Website
    NHS vaccinations and when to have them

  • Start for Life

    Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

    Website
    Start for Life

  • Family Lives

    Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life.

    Website
    Family Lives

  • Home Start Croydon

    Many parents need advice, support and friendship during the early years of parenthood.
    Home-Start helps families by providing practical and emotional support in the home where there is at least one child aged 5 or under.

    Phone
    020 8667 0207

    Website
    www.croydon-homestart.co.uk

    Email
    contact@croydon-homestart.co.uk

  • Healthy Start

    With Healthy Start, you may be qualify for food vouchers and healthy vitamins if you are on certain benefits. The free vitamins can be collected from Best Start children’s centres and health centres.

    Website
    www.croydon.gov.uk

  • Lullaby Trust

    The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

    Phone
    020 7802 3200

    Website
    www.lullabytrust.org.uk

    Email
    office@lullabytrust.org.uk

  • Young Carers Service

    If you are aged 7-25, live in Croydon and are caring for someone with a physical disability, mental health issue, long-term illness or learning difficulty, then our service is here to support you.

    Phone
    020 8649 9339

    Website
    www.talkofftherecord.org

    Email
    youngcarers@talkofftherecord.org