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
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.
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule