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. 

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

Click here to find out more

Maternity Care

Vaccinations

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:

Breastfeeding help and support - NHS (www.nhs.uk)