Children’s Health

Healthier together is an excellent website. It is created by paediatricians for parents/ carers who are worried about a child’s health.

From coughs and colds, rashes and fevers, scrapes and minor injuries to growth and development as well as advice on financial, housing and mental health issues which my be impacting a child’s wellbeing.

 

Concerned about your baby aged less than 3 months

What’s normal and what’s not. Look here for useful help and support.

Worried about your child 3 months and over

A-Z of common childhood illness- when to worry and what to do.

Child vaccinations (immunisations)

You want to do what is best for your child. You know about the importance of car seats, stair gates, and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one...

Infant Feeding

This section intends to provide you and your family with information about feeding your baby in the first 3 months. It aims to complement the information and support you will...

Your child's development

Look here for more information on child development, from playing, speaking , moving and hearing.

Healthy Start Scheme

The Healthy start scheme helps families and those who are pregnant to access healthy food, milk, and vitamins.

Health Visitors

Manchester Health Visiting Service offers comprehensive advice and support to parents and carers of children from pre-birth to four and a half years. A health visitor is a registered nurse...

Children’s Centres

There are a number of children’s centres across Manchester that offer a variety of friendly activities, events, help and support to families of children aged 0 to 5 years with...

Early Help

Help and support is out there- please speak to your health care professional to discuss any issues in a non judgemental, safe space, or have a look here for more...

Children's Eczema

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry, and inflamed. Although it is more common in children,...

Date published: 4th December, 2020
Date last updated: 9th June, 2024