Parenting and Family Health
Strep A and scarlet fever
There are currently high rates of Group A strep and scarlet fever in the UK. For more information about this illness and what to do if you think your child may have scarlet fever, please click here.
Postnatal Support Group
Worried your child is unwell?
The Healthier Together website and app contains lots of really useful information about what to look out for when your child is unwell.
The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. You'll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep your child comfortable and how long your child's symptoms are likely to last.
Click here to visit the website
Click here to download the app for Android
Click here to download the app for Apple
Infectious Illnesses in Children
Maternity Care
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download for Android: play.google.com
Download for Apple: itunes.apple.com
Vaccinations
Vaccine Schedule: Click here to find out when you child need which vaccines.
Vaccination tips: Click here
National Breast Feeding Week 27th June - 3rd July
It's #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, and everyone has a part to play in helping mums to breastfeed 👶
Over the next week, on Instagram and Facebook @BetterHealthStartForLife, and on Twitter @BH_StartForLife , will be sharing lots of tips and advice to help with your breastfeeding journey
For more information, visit Start4life: nhs.uk/start4life/baby/breastfeeding
and NHS.uk: