Child Health

Cornwall S.P.A.C.E. - Action for Children

Services that support disabled young people in their own homes or to access their local community and have fun can make a real difference to them.

Telephone: 0300 123 2112

Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk

Email:  ask.us@actionforchildren.org.uk

Family Hubs

Family Hubs offer family support and community health services to families with children aged -9 months to 25 years. Services available include:

  • Early help
  • Early years
  • Education
  • Health
  • Parenting

as well as services from voluntary and community sectors.

Website: www.cornwall.gov.uk/family-hubs

Children and young people with disabilities - Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council offer an assessment to children and young people with disabilities who are described as ‘Children in Need’ under The Children Act 1989. This could be a learning disability or a physical disability. It could also be sensory loss, complex health needs or life limiting conditions.

Website: Cornwall Gov: Children and young people with disabilities

CAMHS

Specialist community child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) provide assessment, advice and treatment for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. CAMHS also provide support and advice to their families or carers.

Telephone: 01872 322277

Website: www.cornwallft.nhs.uk

Email: cpn-tr.earlyhelphub@nhs.net

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

They look after babies, children and young people with a huge range of conditions and illnesses. This may be children with a long-term condition such as asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, or who have had an accident or need emergency care. They also support children and young people in the community who have a significant disability or vulnerability.

Website: www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/child-health

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: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses