Articles on Health (80)
Physical Activity
Physical Activity Being physically active has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies and minds. Whether you’re walking, wheeling or cycling, dancing, doing sport or playing with your children. Find out about the range of activities to get you moving which are taking place across the…Flu and People 65 Years and older
People aged 65 years and older can get a free flu vaccine from their GP or pharmacy. This is important because: Flu can cause serious complications for people aged 65 years and over. The free flu vaccine is the very best protection for you from…Useful contacts for child health and common illnesses
National contacts Child Accident Prevention Trust 020 7608 3828 www.capt.org.uk Cry-sis 08451 228 669 www.cry-sis.org.uk Diabetes UK www.diabetes.org.uk Family Lives 0808 800 2222 www.familylives.org.uk Foreign and Commonwealth Office If you are at risk of FGM. 020 7008 1500 La Leche League GB 0845 120 2918 available 24 hours 7 days a week. www.laleche.org.uk National Breastfeeding…Know the basics
Being prepared and knowing the signs Parents are usually good at noticing when something is wrong. However, it is normal to worry that you won't recognise the signs that your baby is unwell. Trust your instincts, you know your baby best. Learn how to spot…A guide to services
We have a wide range of healthcare and children and family services. See which service or professional is best to help you.A healthy lifestyle
It's never too early What happens to children before they are born and in their early years can affect their health and life opportunities later on. For example, babies that are breastfed have less chance of getting infections or of becoming obese and therefore…
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