Child Health

The community directory has information for adults, children, families, young people, parents, carers and professionals working with them. In general, organisations listed in North Yorkshire connect are non-profit community service groups, government agencies, or clubs and organisations. We will not include information about commercial organisations or individuals.

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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.

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If you have young children and are looking for information relating to different ailments. The Safety netting and parent information sheet has a list of information on a range of different ailments and symptoms.

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We understand how difficult life can be when your child has a sleep issue. Our aim is to support families to get a better night’s sleep by offering workshops, clinics and written materials. We use a behavioural approach to sleep and work in partnership with families, we know that you are the expert on your child. We will bring you the latest news about what is happening around the country and how you can access support.

01302 751 416
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Downloadable app (android and IOS) developed by a child psychiatrist who used to work in FV. Promotes mental wellbeing by teaching coping skills.

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This app provides self-help techniques to help manage overall anxiety. Track anxiety levels, triggers, and build a personal tool kit in the app. It also provides interactive guidance for practicing self-help and a closed social community to engage with others. If you’re looking for holistic snapshot of your anxiety and how to cope with it, this may be the app for you.

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We understand how difficult life can be when your child has a sleep issue. Our aim is to support families to get a better night’s sleep by offering workshops, clinics and written materials. We use a behavioural approach to sleep and work in partnership with families, we know that you are the expert on your child. We will bring you the latest news about what is happening around the country and how you can access support.

01302 751 416
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Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

0800 1111
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NHS vaccinations and when to have them. The NHS vaccination schedule highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

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The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

01462 454986
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A healthy start for a brighter future. The early years have lifelong effects on health and wellbeing. HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and children.

01865 302973
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The role of the Growing Health North Yorkshire Health Visiting Service in North Yorkshire is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children under five and their families.

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Our Speech and Language Therapy service for children who have a GP in Harrogate, Knaresborough or Ripon.

01423 885959
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The Healthier Together programme relies upon patients and healthcare professionals working together to improve how local healthcare is delivered. The website provide advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals – which means that your child is likely to receive consistently high-quality care, irrespective of which healthcare professional they see.

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Every family needs a bit of support from time to time. We’re here to help. We work with families from before children are born until they’re in their twenties. We do this in lots of different ways – in local services, schools and online. We step in early to help build positive relationships. We bring parents together at support groups and in our children’s centres. We offer advice and help with parenting skills. And we never, ever judge.

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Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability

0808 808 3555
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Triple P is a parenting programme, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you.

0207 987 2944
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If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

0808 800 5000

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

0808 808 3555
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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.

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is a small charity working to improve the lives of people born with a cleft and their families in the UK.

020 7833 4883
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Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.

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