Child Health

Bury Health Visiting Service

The health visiting service is a universal prevention and early detection service for all children and families that will enable them to achieve optimum health and wellbeing. Every family in Bury with a pre-school child will be offered access to the health visiting service.

Website: www.pat.nhs.uk/bury-health-visiting

Healthy Young Minds

At Healthy Young Minds Bury, formerly known as CAMHS, they offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. They help children and young people up to the age of 16 years, and provide assessment, intervention, and support to their families and carers.

Telephone: 0161 716 1100

Website: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/hymbury

Email: pcn-tr.burycamhscypiapt@nhs.net​

Child Fun

Fun, engaging and exciting health and hygiene themed activities. All activities are available at no cost and are free.

Website: www.childfun.com/health-and-hygiene

Is my Child Too Ill For School?

When your child is unwell, it can be hard deciding whether to keep them off school. These simple guidelines should help.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Class For Kids

Their website provides details for a number of classes and activities suitable for children in Bury and the Greater Manchester area.

Website: www.class4kids.co.uk/classes

Change4Life

Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families. Modern life can mean people are a lot busier, less active, and more reliant on convenience and fast food than we used to be.

Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life

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

Vaccination planner

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

Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule