Child Health
Woking Safe Haven
Safe Havens provide out of hours help and support to people and their carers who are experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress.
Website: www.sabp.nhs.uk
Advice for Minor Illnesses and Injuries
Healthy Surrey website provides parents and carers with advice and information on how to manage minor illnesses and injuries in babies and children and clear guidance on when to seek help.
Children and Family Health Surrey
Children and Family Health Surrey is the Surrey-wide NHS community health service for children and young people from birth up to 19 years of age (up to 25 for young adults with additional needs) and their parents and carers.
Website: www.childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.
Website: NHS: Make a change today
Child Safety at Home & Out and About
There are so many things to look out for as your children grow up. This site contains some sources of information you may find useful.
Support for Young People and their Families
There is a range of help and support available for young people and their families in Surrey. This site contains lots of information on various support that is available.
Website: Surrey CC – Support for Young People and their Families
NHS - Sleep and tiredness
Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for “tired all the time”. For help on tiredness and fatigue and sleeping tips for Children please visit: www.nhs.uk/sleep-and-tiredness
Dr Gemma Newman
Our partner at the surgery Dr Gemma Newman is passionate about providing holistic approaches to help you improve your wellbeing. We are proud to let you know she is an Amazon number one bestselling author in the categories of Popular Medicine and Green Living! In her first book, she explains some of the transformational benefits of plant based nutrition. It’s called ‘The Plant Power Doctor; a Simple Prescription for a Healthier You’. She also has a website with many free resources including videos, podcasts, blog pieces and articles which will hopefully be useful to you and your family in improving your health. You will find information on all sorts of topics including your kids health and so much more. It is never too late to feel better, and imagine a healthier you.
Website: gemmanewman.com/kids
Mindworks Surrey – CAHMS
Mindworks Surrey is the Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service in the area, supporting children and young people who are feeling very sad, worried, angry or upset. Their website provides children, young people, families and carers with information about services, advice and resources – including how to ask for help in a crisis via the 24/7 Crisis Line.
Website: www.mindworks-surrey.org
0-19 Advice Line
The 0-19 Advice Line is open 08:00 – 17:00 on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Please read the NHS leaflet for more information.
Telephone: 01883 340922
Rise Above
Online resource for young people covering a range of topics including relationships, health, mental and wellbeing.
Website: www.riseabove.org.uk
Support for Children with Disabilities
In addition to the support available to all children and young people and their families in Surrey, there is also extra help available for those who are disabled.
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.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.