Articles on Parents and Carers (129)
Looking after a sick child (over 5s)
Almost all children will also get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox, colds, sore throats and ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for at home. It can be…Measles
Measles spreads very easily – it is five times more infectious than COVID-19. Measles can cause very serious illnesses like meningitis, sepsis and could result in permanent disabilities such as blindness. Many people who catch measles are likely to be hospitalised. Find out more about…Midwives and Health Visitors
If you are pregnant, your main point of contact will be a Midwife, who will provide care and support for you and your family while you are pregnant and for approximately 10 days after your baby is born. After this, a Health Visitor (who is a specialist nurse or…NHS Flu vaccination programme for 2/3 year olds
Update on NHS Flu vaccination programme for 2-3 year olds It’s more important than ever for those who need it to get their flu vaccination, to help protect us all from the threat of flu and COVID-19 this winter. All children aged 2 and 3…North Family Hub Children's Centre Offer
Our centres are warm and friendly places and welcome all resident families with a child under five. Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Holmfield House Children’s Centre is also open once a month on a Saturday. At each of our centres…Online safety
In this section you will find information on national support agencies which offer a wide range of advice to children, young people and their families on how to stay safe online. NSPCC The NSPCC is a charity aiming to prevent abuse, help rebuild children's lives…Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the '2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan' and our 'One Year On Report' by clicking on the sections below: Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People's Plan (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan: One Year On Report (PDF)Physical activity
Activities for children and young people You can find leisure activities on our 'Things to do locally' page, as well as on the Our City website. Change4Life The Change4Life Service clubs includes physical activity. You can find further informaiton on the Family Action Change4Life service page. Free annual membership for…