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Water Safety Advice (Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service)

Stay safe around water with advice and resources from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Learn about the risks associated with open water, how to stay safe near rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs, and what to do in an emergency. These simple but important safety messages can help children, young people, and families enjoy outdoor activities safely. 🌊🛟🚒💙✅

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Summer campaign warning about the dangers of open water and what to do if you get into difficulty

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Tameside Youth Service Groups

Tameside Youth Service Groups offer a range of activities, support, and opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop life skills, make new friends, and get involved in their local community. Through group sessions, workshops, and projects, young people can explore their interests, access support, and have their voices heard in a safe and welcoming environment. 🌟🤝🎨🏃‍♀️📚

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SEND Youth Group (Tameside)

The SEND Youth Group provides a fun, inclusive, and supportive space for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to socialise, build friendships, develop confidence, and take part in a variety of activities. The group promotes independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a safe and welcoming environment. 🌟🤝🎨💙👥

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Brook is a confidential service for young people that provides advice and support on relationships, sexual health, and wellbeing.

They offer information, contraception advice, and help with staying safe, as well as support if you are worried or have questions.

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Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

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Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people, plus training & support for professionals.

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Public Health Statistics within Tameside

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Public Health Statistics within Tameside

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Children’s Health (Ages 4–16)

⚖️ Healthy weight:
About 1 in 10 Reception children and 1 in 5 Year 6 children are obese – similar to England [fingertips...phe.org.uk], [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

🦷 Dental health:
Around 1 in 3 children aged 5 have tooth decay – worse than England [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

💉 Immunisations:
About 93% vaccinated – below the 95% target [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

🧠 Mental health:
Higher rates of hospital admissions for mental health than England [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

🫁 Physical health:
More hospital admissions (e.g. asthma) than England [gov.uk]

👨‍👩‍👧 Poverty:
About 1 in 5 children live in low-income families – slightly higher than England [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

✅ Key message:
Some children need extra support. Priorities are healthy weight, dental health, and mental wellbeing

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Locala provides health and wellbeing services for children and young people up to age 18.

They offer support with physical health, emotional wellbeing, school nursing, and advice on growing up, helping young people stay healthy and get the support they need.

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Emergency contraception tablets can be taken up to 5 days (120 hours) after sex.

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Jumps4Life (4-16)– a 10 week course for children aged 4-16 years who are above a healthy weight.  Families will learn about food, nutrition and be able to take part in a variety of fun activity sessions.

If you live in Tameside you can access Jumps4Life course, if you would like to attend a Jumps4Life course you can either:

Contact the Children’s Nutrition Team on: Telephone: 0161 366 2349 or 0161 366 2351 or Email: childrensnutrition@tgh.nhs.uk

Request a referral from any health worker e.g. school nurse or health visitor

Complete a self-referral form, click here for self-referral form

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Children's Nutrition Summer Newsletter

Our Children's Nutrition Summer Newsletter is packed with helpful tips, healthy recipe ideas, lunchbox inspiration, hydration advice, and fun activities to support healthy eating over the summer holidays. Designed for families, it provides practical guidance to help children develop positive eating habits and maintain a balanced diet while enjoying the summer break. ☀️🍎🥕💧🏃‍♀️

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Who are we?

School Nurses are public health nurses who work with school-aged children and young people and their families to promote good health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities. They are registered nurses or midwives who have additional registered specialist training in public health (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - SCPHN).

School Nurses are essential in ensuring every child has the best start in life. They work closely with schools and other local services, leading teams in supporting many children, young people and families every week and providing extra support and expertise when children, young people and families need it the most.

What do School Nurses do?

School Nurses lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in Tameside. This is a National programme for children aged 0-19 years and their families: School Nurses provide this from 5-19 years of age, and Health Visitors provide the 0-5 years element.

The Healthy Child Programme is described as Universal in Reach and Personalised in Response.
There are 4 levels of service depending on individual and family needs:

Community

Universal

Targeted

Specialist levels of support

The School Nursing Service is available to all children and young people who attend Tameside state-maintained schools, free schools and academy schools as well as those who are home-educated and live in Tameside.
School Nurses:

Raise awareness of health needs

Assess health needs and initiate, develop and implement care plans to meet identified health & social care needs of children and young people

Work in partnership with families, primary care services (both statutory & voluntary) and partner agencies in order to facilitate health-enhancing activities.

Establish networks within the community in order to inform and influence policies which affect health outcomes, and then implement these policies.

All support, advice and interventions are evidence-based, and are tailored to meet the child/ young person's individual and family needs.

We work with children, young people and families in schools, their own homes and in community clinics.

Safeguarding children is embedded in the role of the School Nursing Service because Health Visitors have a vital role in keeping children safe, working with other agencies in local safeguarding arrangements to do this.

The School Nursing Service Core Offer

The School Nursing Service is available to all children and young people who attend Tameside state-maintained schools, free schools and academy

schools as well as well as those who are home-educated and live in Tameside.
The core offer for all children and young people is:

Reception Class: School Health Check Questionnaire, Hearing Screening, National Child Measurement Programme and/or height and weight measurement for growth screen

Year 6: National Child Measurement Programme

Years 8 & 9: School Immunisation Programme

You can ask for support from your local School Nursing Team at any other time, and School Nurses may become involved for example where a child has special educational needs or disability, or there are safeguarding concerns.

If you have recently moved into the area and haven't had contact from our service, please call your local team. Our core hours for accessing the school nursing service are Monday - Friday 09.00hrs-1700hrs

Our School Nursing Teams

There are 4 School Nursing Teams in Tameside and each team comprises of:

School Nurses

Community Staff Nurses

Health Mentors

Healthy Child Programme Assistants

We also have School Health Assistants who deliver the National Child Measurement Programme, as well as growth measurements and hearing screening.
Closely linked with the School Nursing Service are the:
We are very active in training the next generation of Nurses and School Nurses and so you may also meet:

Student Nurses

Student School Nurses (qualified nurses or midwives who are completing post-registration Specialist Community Public Health Nursing training)

Who do we work with?

School Nurses work in partnership with many other services and agencies including:

Schools - pastoral and teaching staff

Physiotherapists

Paediatricians

Children's Community Nursing Team

Speech and Language Therapists

Occupational Therapists

Dietitians

GP`s

Health Visitors

Children`s Social Care

Mental Health Support Teams

CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service)

Contact Us and Social Media

Our School Nursing teams are based in community clinics across Tameside, and work with children and young people who attend the schools in their local area:

Ashton School Nurses, Crickets Lane Health Centre: 0161 342 7891

Denton, Droylsden and Audenshaw School Nurses, Ann Street Clinic: 0161 366 2240

Hyde and Hattersley School Nurses, Hattersley Clinic: 0161 366 2272

Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Mossley School Nurses, Stalybridge Clinic: 0161 366 2182

Why not follow us on social media to find out what we're up to and for useful information

Reception Class: School Nursing Health Check

As part of the National Healthy Child Programme we offer all children in Reception class a health check. This includes hearing screening and measurement of their height and weight.

You will receive a letter from us, via school. This will explain the School Nursing Health Check, and will also explain the National Child Measurement Programme . Enclosed will be:
Opt Out Forms for

Hearing Screening / height and weight measurement for growth screen

National Child Measurement Programme

The School Nursing Health Questionnaire
If you do not wish for your child to receive the hearing screen and growth measurements, and / or you do not wish your child to participate in the National Child Measurement Programme, it is important that you complete the relevant Opt Out form(s), and that you return it to school in an envelope addressed 'To the School Nurse'. Please do this within 2 weeks of receiving the letter.

If you are happy for your child to receive hearing screening and growth measurements and/or to be included in the NCMP, you do not need to do anything.

If your child has any special requirements, or your child has a medical condition that affects their height or weight, please let us know - you can contact the School Nurse on the telephone number supplied.

Children are weighed and measured on their own away from other children. They are asked to take their shoes and coats off. Results are not shared with other children or the school.

Children are not made to take part in the hearing screen and height/ weight measurements on the day if they do not want to.

We will inform you if there are any concerns regarding your child's growth or hearing as a result of the School Nursing Health Check and we will provide you with information on how to access further advice and support if required. Children who receive the health check but whose parents do not wish them to participate in the National Child Measurement Programme, will not have their height and weight measurements recorded in the Programme.

In all cases, please complete the School Nursing Health Questionnaire and return to us via school, in an envelope marked 'To the School Nurse' so that it remains confidential; it will then be reviewed by the School Nursing Team. This is an opportunity for you to raise any concerns you may have about your child's health and wellbeing, and if needed, the School Nurses will be in touch to offer you support.

We will visit your child's school and check your child's hearing, and measure their height and weight as part of this health check. This will take place at any time over your child's Reception school year. It is carried out by trained health care staff who are part of our School Nursing Service.

The School Nursing Service is available for support and advice if you have any concerns about your child's health and wellbeing during their school years, please contact us.

The National Child Measurement Programme

Each year in England, school children in Reception and Year 6 have their height and weight checked at school as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). Height and weight measurements are used to calculate weight status. We collect this information because it is in the public interest to understand how many children are overweight, healthy weight or underweight. The data collected in the NCMP is used for improving health care and services through research and planning.

The NCMP also provides us in the School Nursing Service the opportunity to offer support to parents in thinking about their child's growth where required.

Maintaining the wellbeing of children in the NCMP

The wellbeing of children and families is very important. Children are measured by trained and sensitive healthcare practitioners. Children are measured fully clothed, except for their coats and shoes, in a private space away from other pupils. The programme is delivered in a COVID-safe way, in line with the school and local authority's safety control measures and national guidance for schools and healthcare.

Individual results are not shared with your child, their school, or other children. Once your child has had their height and weight checked, this will identify if your child is underweight, a healthy weight, overweight or very overweight. We do not routinely contact parents if their child's weight is in the 'healthy' range. We will send a feedback letter to you if your child's weight is outside the healthy range, and in that letter, we will provide you with information that may be of help. This will be posted to your home address and is shared only with you. It is your choice if you share the information with your child.

The emotional impact of the NCMP has been researched and results show that body image, self-esteem, weight-related teasing and restrictive eating behaviours do not change as a result of being measured or receiving feedback. If you are concerned about your child's growth, weight, body image or eating patterns, at any age, seek further support from your School Nursing Team or General Practitioner.

All the data collected in the NCMP is treated confidentially and held securely by us. You can read more about how your child's data is collected and processed as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

How will I hear about the the National Child Measurement Programme?

When your child is in Reception and Year 6, you will receive a letter from us, via school. This will explain the National Child Measurement Programme.

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the National Child Measurement Programme, it is important that you complete the Opt Out form, and that you return it to school in an envelope addressed 'To the School Nurse'. Please do this within 2 weeks of receiving the letter.

If you are happy for your child to be included in the NCMP, you do not need to do anything.

If your child has any special requirements, or your child has a medical condition that affects their height or weight, or you would like to discuss the NCMP, please let us know - you can contact the School Nurse on the telephone number supplied.

Children are weighed and measured on their own away from other children. They are asked to take their shoes and coats off. Results are not shared with other children or the school.

Children are not made to take part on the day if they do not want to

The School Nursing Service is available for support and advice if you have any concerns about your child's health and wellbeing during their school years.

Useful Information:

Advice, Information and Resources

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For support with these types of difficulties you need to go through your child's school.

We can issue food bank vouchers

0808 800 5000

help@nspcc.org.uk

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From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist, here's how to take care of your children's teeth.
A regular teeth-cleaning routine is essential for good dental health. Follow these tips and you can help keep your kids' teeth decay-free.

Toothbrushing tips

It's important to use a fluoride toothpaste, as this helps prevent and control tooth decay.
Children aged up to 3 years

Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as the first milk tooth breaks through (usually at around 6 months, but it can be earlier or later).

Parents or carers should brush the teeth.

Brush teeth twice daily for about 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste.

Brush last thing at night before bed and on 1 other occasion.

Use children's fluoride toothpaste containing no less than 1,000ppm of fluoride (check label) unless a dentist advises family toothpaste containing between 1,350ppm and 1,500ppm fluoride.

Use only a smear of toothpaste.

Make sure children don't eat or lick toothpaste from the tube.

Children aged 3 to 6 years

Brush at least twice daily for about 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste.

Brush last thing at night before bed and at least on 1 other occasion.

Parents or carers should brush the teeth.

Use children's fluoride toothpaste containing no less than 1,000ppm of fluoride (check label) unless a dentist advises family toothpaste containing between 1,350ppm and 1,500ppm fluoride.

Use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Spit out after brushing and don't rinse - if you rinse, the fluoride won't work as well.

Children aged 7 and over

Brush at least twice daily for about 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste.

Brush last thing at night before bed and at least on 1 other occasion.

Use fluoride toothpaste containing between 1,350ppm and 1,500ppm of fluoride (check label).

Spit out after brushing and don't rinse - if you rinse, the fluoride won't work as well.

Children aged 7 and over should be able to brush their own teeth, but it's still a good idea to watch them to make sure they brush properly and for about 2 minutes.

How to help children brush their teeth properly

Guide your child's hand so they can feel the correct movement.

Use a mirror to help your child see exactly where the brush is cleaning their teeth.

Make tooth brushing as fun as possible by using an egg timer to time it for about 2 minutes.

Don't let children run around with a toothbrush in their mouth, as they may have an accident and hurt themselves.

Taking your child to the dentist

NHS dental care for children is free.

Take your child to the dentist when their first milk teeth appear. This is so they become familiar with the environment and get to know the dentist. The dentist can advise you on how to prevent decay and identify any oral health problems at an early stage. Just opening up the child's mouth for the dentist to take a look at is useful practice for the future.

When you visit the dentist, be positive about it and make the trip fun. This will stop your child worrying about future visits.

Take your child for regular dental check-ups as advised by the dentist.

Find a dentist near you

Fluoride varnish and fissure sealants

Fissure sealants can be done once your child's permanent back teeth have started to come through (usually at the age of about 6 or 7) to protect them against decay. This is where the chewing surfaces of the back teeth are covered with a special thin plastic coating to keep germs and food particles out of the grooves. The sealant can last for as long as 5 to 10 years.

Fluoride varnish can be applied to both baby teeth and adult teeth. It involves painting a varnish that contains high levels of fluoride onto the surface of the tooth every 6 months to prevent decay. Some children may need this more often. It works by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay.

From the age of 3, children should be offered fluoride varnish application at least twice a year. Younger children may also be offered this treatment if your dentist thinks they need it.

Ask your dentist about fluoride varnish or fissure sealing.

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Find out how to look after children's teeth, including advice on brushing, toothpaste, establishing a routine and taking a child to the dentist for the first time.

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Neurodiverse Family Drop-In Group (Tameside)

The Neurodiverse Family Drop-In Group provides a welcoming and supportive space for neurodivergent children and young people, along with their parents and carers. Families can access information, advice, peer support, and wellbeing activities, while connecting with others who share similar experiences. The group aims to promote understanding, build confidence, reduce isolation, and help families access local support in a friendly and inclusive environment. 💙🧩🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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The Water Safety Code is the fundamental spine of all water safety education.

It is designed to provide simple and easy to remember information that acts both as a proactive measure to help people to educate everyone across the UK to make early, critical decisions and also to help people to understand what they should do in emergency action.

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Learn the Water Safety Code with RLSS UK's cartoon.

The Water Safety Code is the cornerstone of water safety education, offering easy-to-remember tips that can save lives. Whether you're at home, by the coast, or near any body of water, this code helps you make quick, informed decisions and know what to do in an emergency.

The Water Safety Code Includes:

Stop and Think: Assess your surroundings. Identify potential dangers and follow local safety signs and advice.
Stay Together: Always go with friends or family when near water. Swim only at lifeguarded locations.
And In an Emergency:
Call 999: If you're at the coast, request the Coastguard. Never enter the water to perform a rescue.
Float: If you fall in or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help. If someone else is in trouble, throw something that floats to them.

For more water safety tips and full details on the Water Safety Code, visit RLSS UK's website: www.rlss.org.uk/the-water-safety-code

#WaterSafety #StaySafe #FloatToLive #DrowningPrevention #RLSSUK

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If something is worrying you, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. Our School Nursing team is here to listen, support, and help you find the right support.

You can talk to us about anything that matters to you, including your health, wellbeing, relationships, emotions, or anything else that’s on your mind. No problem is too small.

We offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak openly. We will respect your privacy and only share information if we are concerned about your safety or the safety of others.

Getting in touch is easy:

Call the School Nurse HUB on 0161 366 2240

You can speak to a member of the pastoral team or a trusted member of staff if you wish to see or speak with the school nurse

Remember, asking for help is a positive step—and we are here to support you

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Find out how to spot head lice, how to get rid of them and how they spread.

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Information and advice for children and young people who live or go to school in the Tameside area.

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Please refer to the attached leaflet for guidance and practical advice regarding bedwetting in children.

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Sleep information to support all children and teens including those with SEND.

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A mental health and wellbeing hub for children and young people aged 8-18 and their families. Offering a range of services to support children's mental health: Arts and Crafts group, 1-2-1 intervention, group courses and counselling. Services can be accessed by attending a drop in appointment any Wednesday. Appointments can be booked by calling 0161 330 9223 or walk in between 4pm and 7pm. (Ashton-under-Lyne)

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To access the Community Hive services, all young people must attend a 'Walk-in' a consultation first. Our walk-in takes place every Wednesday at our Ashton hub from 4pm-8pm (last session at 7pm).

If you require additional support, please get in touch by calling 0161 330 9223 or emailing [email protected]

Welcome to Community Hive, Tameside's Community Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Offer, providing a range of support, information, guidance, and training to young people age 8 - 18 years old, living in Tameside.

Delivered via local community bases located in Ashton and Hyde; we offer a wide range of support including:
Click above for more information on these.

Contact Us

Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Mind

Ashton Office
216-218 Katherine Street
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AS

Oldham Office
19-25 Union Street
Oldham, OL1 1HA

0161 330 9223
[email protected]

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Teach your child to float. The RNLI recommends they should:

Tilt their head back with their ears submerged

Relax and try to breathe normally

Move their hands and legs to stay afloat

Not to worry if their legs sink, as we all float differently

Call for help or swim to safety once their breathing is under control.

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The Royal Life Saving Society UK provides guidance to help teenagers understand the risks associated with open water and make safer choices. This page highlights dangers such as jumping or diving into unknown water, tombstoning, swimming in cold or fast-moving water, using inflatables, drinking near water, and entering restricted areas. It also explains the dangers of cold water shock and encourages teenagers to speak up if a friend is taking a risk.

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Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )

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Many incidents happen in everyday situations. Know the risks!

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Referral form for Tigers Anxiety Management Group

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Anxiety Management service offering support to young people

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Canal & River Trust Water Safety Advice

The Canal & River Trust Water Safety Advice provides important guidance to help children, young people, and families stay safe around canals, rivers, and other waterways. Resources include advice on recognising water hazards, understanding the dangers of cold water, staying safe near locks and towpaths, and knowing what to do in an emergency. These practical tips help promote safer enjoyment of local waterways. 🌊🚶‍♀️🛟💙✅

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Learning to stay safe on and around water is important for every young person. It’s essential that we deliver clear and consistent messages.

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The Sleep Charity is one of the leading, independent expert voices on sleep issues in the UK and help everyone get a better night’s sleep.

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Supporting people across all ages to improve sleep, and provides sleep training to professionals in the health, social and corporate sectors.

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The Eatwell Guide shows how to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. It divides food into groups and highlights the proportions you should eat: plenty of fruit and vegetables, starchy foods like bread and pasta, moderate amounts of protein and dairy, and small amounts of oils, fats, and sugary foods. It also encourages drinking plenty of water.

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The Trussell Trust is a UK charity that supports a nationwide network of food banks. It works to provide emergency food and practical support to people facing financial hardship and hunger.

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Bike Kitchen Tameside is a community project that helps people learn to repair and maintain their bicycles. It provides tools, guidance, and support to encourage cycling, improve skills, and promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. The project also offers low-cost refurbished bikes and aims to make cycling accessible to everyone.

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Place partnership work in action - Tameside Council and Manchester Bike Kitchen

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Road Safety Week is Brake's biggest road safety campaign. Every year, thousands of schools, organisations and communities get involved to share important road safety advice.

The Road Safety Week takes place from 15 to 21 November 2026.

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Our biggest annual road safety campaign

Let's talk about SPEED. Five people die on UK roads every day, so why do we still think it's OK to speed? Take part in Road Safety Week 2023 and join the national conversation.

We all drive too fast sometimes...

"I didn't notice I was going so fast!"

"Everyone else is doing it so why can't I?"

"A few miles an hour won't make much difference will it?"

But every time we driver faster than the speed limit, or too fast for the road conditions, we increase the risk of a crash - and we increase the chance that someone we love will be killed or hurt on a road.
Whoever you are, however you travel, We need to talk about SPEED.

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Road Safety Week 2023 | 19-25 November 2023

Sign up now to take part in Road Safety Week 2023 and do something amazing to raise awareness of the dangers of excess or inappropriate speed. Help people understand why safe speeds are so vital for safe and healthy journeys.

Everyone who registers will get access to a free Road Safety Week action pack, full of ideas and activities.

Find out what's happening and how you can get involved. We will send updates by email to everyone who has registered.

#RoadSafetyWeek

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What is Road Safety Week?

Road Safety Week is Brake's biggest road safety campaign. Every year, thousands of schools, organisations and communities get involved to share important road safety messages, remember people affected by road death and injury, and raise funds to help Brake care for more road victims and campaign for safe roads for everyone.

News and views from the Road Safety Week community

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The #Brake5 Challenge - a fun fundraising event for Road Safety Week

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Find out more about the people who get involved with Road Safety Week

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Road Safety Week 2023 is organised by Brake and sponsored by Arval, DHL and Autoglass. It supports the Department for Transport's Think! campaign. Thank you to all our sponsors, we couldn't do it without you!

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Children's Nutrition Team Microsites

The Children's Nutrition Team Microsites provide a range of trusted resources, guidance, and practical tools to support healthy eating for children and families. Explore information on nutrition, healthy lunchboxes, feeding support, recipes, educational resources, and local services to help children develop healthy habits for life. 🍎👧🥦📚💻

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Selective eating will look different for different children. For some children selective eating may be related to a normal part of development or an intercurrent illness and should improve with time. For other children selective eating may persist longer, over time this could result in malnutrition. Please see our resources below to support your child with selective eating.

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Nutrition Resource Library :: Tameside Children and Young People

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Growth and development happen throughout childhood, and nutrition plays a vital role in supporting this. Therefore, is it very important that children and young people are provided with an age appropriate, varied and balanced diet to ensure they are getting the nutrients they need to support healthy growth and development.

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About Tameside SEND Local Offer

The purpose of the Tameside SEND Local Offer is to provide a single place where children and young people (aged 0-25) with SEND, their families, parents and carers can access information, advice, support and services.

Our aim is that children and young people with SEND have the tools, resources and support they need to be fully participating members of the Tameside family.

Stay in the know...

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest information and service updates from the Tameside 0-25 SEND Partnership.

Connect with us

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Welcome to Tameside SEND Local Offer: Making information, advice, support and services for young people (aged 0-25) with SEND accessible.

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Paediatric Diabetes Service is based through Tameside General Hospital. The multidisciplinary team provides ongoing management, education, diabetes technology support, clinic reviews and transition into adult services. The service can be contacted on 0161 922 5262.

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We try to see the world through 'Our Kids Eyes' and provide activities and events throughout the year to make a positive impact on the lives of Tameside children and their families.

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Information leaflet

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Kooth is a free online mental health and counselling service approved by the NHS. You can have a "drop-in" chat with a counsellor or therapist or book a 1-2-1 session. You can also talk to other young people anonymously on the forums

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Kooth - the mental health and wellbeing platform for young people

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Kooth is a free safe and anonymous platform for young people to find all kinds of support for their mental health and emotional wellbeing. From text-chat with trained emotional wellbeing practitioners and counsellors to helpful activities, resources and a supportive community, there are lots of ways to access support.

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42nd Street | Home |

42nd Street Street offer Counselling, therapy, individual support, group work and volunteering opportunities for people aged 11 - 25 years.

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42nd Street’s vision is for inclusive, accessible mental health and wellbeing support and opportunities for all young people.

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CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) supports children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties.

They provide specialist assessment and support for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and more complex mental health needs, usually through referral from professionals like GPs or school staff.

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Tameside and Glossop CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service), formerly Healthy Young Minds.

We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

We help children and young people up to the age of 16 years and from 16-18 years for young people on particular pathways. Some of the problems that we an help with include:

Anxiety

Depression

Eating disorders

Psychosis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Self-harm

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

More complex psychological difficulties

We also provide consultation, advice and training to other agencies and accept referrals from a wide range of professionals.

Our clinicians come from a range of clinical and professional backgrounds, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers or psychologists, amongst others.

Health professionals - referring to our service

All referrals for children and adolescent mental health services in Tameside and Glossop now go through a single point of access team, in partnership with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Early Help.

Referrals can be made through completion of the multi agency referrals service (MARS) form. Your referral will be checked by mental health professionals and allocated to the service that best meets the needs of the child or young person.

What to do if you're worried about a child's mental health

Make time to listen - create a calm, safe space where they can communicate their feelings. They may feel overwhelmed by a changing situation that isn't being clearly explained in a way they can understand.

Take time to talk - some young people find it easier to talk while doing something together such as playing in the park, going for a walk, painting or other activities.

Try to understand the problems and provide reassurance that you have heard them and you are there to help. Their problems could be something you haven't picked up on - it's very common, so don't feel guilty about this.

Further advice and helpful tips can be found on NHS's Every Mind Matters.

Are you worried about a child right now?

If a child has taken an overdose or needs urgent medical help call 999 or take them to the nearest A&E. In Tameside & Glossop, it will be Tameside General Hospital nhs.uk/location

If you need urgent mental health support or advice, such as a child is having suicidal thoughts or is self-harming, call Pennine Care's 24-hour mental health helpline on 0800 014 9995 or contact your GP for advice

If you have noticed physical injuries such as deep cuts or burns contact NHS 111 or your GP for advice.

I need help now:

I need advice or help:

OKE (Our Kids Eyes) health navigator service, advice and additional support on health and mental health services for parents - 0161 342 5550, 07867484290 or oketameside@gmail.com

TOG Mind Community Hive, walk-in support for mental health and emotional wellbeing in accessible neighbourhood locations

, family information service - 0161 342 4260 (Monday-Wednesday 8.30am - 5pm, Thursday until 4.30pm, Friday until 4pm).

, free, safe and anonymous mental health support for young people

Parenting support, Tameside Council parenting team support parents, carers and professionals - 0161 368 7722 or parentingreferrals@tameside.gov.uk

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Tameside and Glossop CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service), formerly Healthy Young Minds. We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. We help children and young people up to the age of 16 years and from 16-18 years for young people on particular pathways.

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Self-harm: Advice and support for young people

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If you self-harm or are thinking about self-harming, there is support available to you.

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Understanding self-harm - for 11-18 year olds | Mind

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Get info and tips on what self-harm means, how to talk about self-harm and how to cope with wanting to self-harm.

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Looking for advice on how to sleep better? Tweak your routine and understand the science behind your sleep patterns.

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Greater Manchester Moving is a charity and partnership that encourages people across Greater Manchester to be more active. It works with communities, organisations, and services to promote physical activity, sport, and movement, aiming to improve health, wellbeing, and quality of life for everyone

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Joe Wicks, The Body Coach, has produced a number of short, fun workout videos especially for children. The videos are available on The Body Coach YouTube TV channel along with videos that adults/parents can access too. Watch the videos here.

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Proud Trust - Improving lives of LGBTQ + and Young People

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Proud Trust - Improving lives of LGBTQ + and Young People

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The Proud Trust is a charity that supports LGBTQ+ young people. They provide a safe space, advice, and support to help young people feel confident, included, and understood.

They also offer information and guidance for those exploring their identity or needing support.

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The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ organisation that supports LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and the Proud Connections chat service.

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Locala provides community health services for people of all ages. They support physical health, mental wellbeing, and prevention, helping people stay healthy at home, in schools, and in local communities.

Services include things like school nursing, health visiting, therapy services, and support for long-term conditions.

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Find out about scarlet fever, including the symptoms, what to do if you or your child has it, how it’s treated, how long it lasts and how it’s spread.

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Be Well Referral - Supporting people who want to stop smoking, vaping or using tobacco

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Be Well Referral - Supporting people who want to stop smoking, vaping or using tobacco

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Self-Referral form to help stop smoking or vaping for all ages.

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Be Well Tameside Self-Referral Form - Tameside MBC Forms

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The Parent Pack from the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) provides important information, guidance, and practical advice to help parents and carers keep children safe. The pack covers a range of key safety topics, including:

Burn Prevention

Toy Safety

Choking Prevention

Road Safety

Water Safety

Fire Safety

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Paediatric Epilepsy Service – provides assessment, diagnosis, ongoing epilepsy management, medication advice, nurse-led clinics, rescue-medication training, school support and transition arrangements. The service includes paediatric clinicians, an epilepsy specialist nurse and paediatric neurology input. The contact number is 0161 922 5294.

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School Nurse and Health Mentor Referral Criteria 

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Please refer to the School Nurse Criteria when referring into the service.

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School Nurse  Health Mentor criteria and signposting (2)

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Here is a copy of our School Nurse/Health Mentor Referral Form.

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ChildLine is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Young people can talk on the phone, by email or through a 1-2-1 counsellor chat

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However you feel, we’re here for you. Contact us on the phone or online. Or try getting support from other young people on our message boards or by writing to Sam.

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Health for Teens

Health for Teens is a confidential website for young people aged 11–19.
It provides trusted advice and support on topics such as mental health, relationships, physical health, and wellbeing.

You can find information, get advice, and learn how to access help if you are worried about anything.

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The stuff that buzzes around our hearts, our heads and affects our whole bodies. Find out more about anger management, bullying, confidence, exam stress and much more.

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Papyrus is a UK charity that works to prevent suicide in young people and promote positive mental health.

They provide a free, confidential 24/7 helpline (HOPELINE247) where young people and others can talk, get support, and find help if they are struggling or worried about someone.

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Thinking of suicide?

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.

My whole way of thinking has changed. I feel positive about my future and the people around me. I'm now looking forward to the future and helping others just like me!

Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

Having been personally bereaved by suicide I understand the importance and need for our charity. I am surrounded by others who are as passionate as I am about saving lives.

* All feedback is provided by people who contact PAPYRUS. All feedback has full consent of the user and the user remains fully anonymous. Some feedback may have been adapted to keep the users anonymity.

Our latest news

Stay up to date with PAPYRUS; our news section is regularly updated with helpful advice and guidance, as well as information about our upcoming events and campaigns. If you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Our upcoming events

Please see below some of our upcoming and exciting events including fundraisers and charity events we will be attending. For more information please get in touch.

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Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide

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PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK | Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 Now

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Health for Teens provides advice, coping strategies, and guidance on how to get help and talk to someone you trust.

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These posts explore self harm, looking at reasons why people feel overwhelmed, tips you can use to prevent self harm and where to go for support.

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Scan the QR code to access the Smoke Free - Stop Smoking app.

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Smoke Free is the most popular stop smoking app available. More than four million people from 190 countries have used the app in the past six years and it is rated 4.7 stars on the App Store (with 150,000 5-star reviews).

The app includes missions that double your chances of getting to the critical three-month milestone, a chatbot which increases success rates even further and plenty of badges and tools to show you how well you're doing and how far you've come.

Our stop smoking experts are available to help you identify triggers, change your behaviours and keep you on track to achieving your goal, cheering every success along the way.

Giving up smoking is probably the best thing you can do for your health, while the freedom, knowledge and self-confidence you'll gain from conquering your cravings will deliver massive benefits in other areas of your life.

We can't promise the journey will be easy, but getting there is absolutely possible and we can help.

Make use of all the tools and techniques in the app (they're scientifically proven to work), and lean on our experts whenever you need. Our mission is to add your name to the 500,000+ people we've already helped to stop smoking.

Sign up and let's get you smoke free.

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Health for Teens provides advice on relationships and friendships, including how to build healthy relationships, stay safe, and deal with pressures or worries.

It helps young people understand what a positive, respectful relationship looks like and where to get support.

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From friendships to relationships with boys and girls, our relationships area covers all of this as well as other important topics like sexting, grooming, forced marriage and CSE.

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The C-Card scheme provides free condoms and sexual health advice for young people to help them stay safe.

You can access a C-Card through Locala services or by speaking to your school nurse, who can support you confidentially.

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The C-Card Scheme is a free and confidential service for young people aged 13-24 living in Bradford, Kirklees, Stockport, Tameside, Wigan and Leigh. Once you register for a C-Card you will have access to free condoms, femidoms, dams, lube and pregnancy tests.

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Advice is available to support with common childhood illnesses such as colds, tummy bugs, and infections.

This includes guidance on how to manage symptoms and recommended exclusion periods, helping you know when it is safe to return to school.

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Public health exclusion periods in children and young people’s settings

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A guide for staff in early years and education settings which include nurseries, childminders, preschools and schools.

Find out:

if an individual or group needs to stay away from the setting and for how long (public health exclusion period)

when you need to contact your local health protection team

Where there’s no public health exclusion period, infected people can come to the setting and interact with others as usual.

If a child shows signs of harm or risk

If a child shows signs of harm or risk, especially if they are under 13, you should follow local rules and make a safeguarding referral. This is particularly relevant if they present with chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhoea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV.

The NHS website has a useful resource to share with parents.

Infection | Public health exclusion period | When to contact your local health protection team
Athlete’s foot | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Chickenpox | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 5 days after the rash first appears | Only contact your local health protection team if scarlet fever and chickenpox are circulating at your setting at the same time within the same group
Chlamydia | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Cold sores | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
COVID-19 | Infected people should stay away from the setting if they have more than mild symptoms, for example, a high temperature | Only contact your local health protection team if there’s an unusually high number of absences, or if someone is admitted to hospital because of COVID-19
Cryptosporidiosis | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 2 days after diarrhoea and vomiting has stopped | Only contact your local health protection team if there are 2 or more cases at your setting with similar symptoms who are linked
Diarrhoea and vomiting | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 2 days after diarrhoea and vomiting has stopped | Only contact your local health protection team if you need further specialist advice
Diphtheria | Infected people should stay away from the setting until it’s been confirmed safe to return by their healthcare professional | Contact your local health protection team
E. coli (STEC) | Infected people should stay away from the setting for 2 days, children under 6 should stay away until it’s been confirmed safe to return by their healthcare professional | Contact your local health protection team
Flu (influenza) | Infected people should stay away from the setting until they are better and no longer have a temperature | Only contact your local health protection team if there is increasing absence or serious illness
Food poisoning | Infected people should stay away until 2 days after diarrhoea and vomiting has stopped | Only contact your local health protection team if there are 2 or more people at your setting with similar symptoms who are linked
Genital herpes | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Genital warts and human papillomavirus (HPV) | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Giardiasis | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 2 days after their diarrhoea has stopped. | Only contact your local health protection team if there are 2 or more infected people at your setting who are linked
Glandular fever | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Gonorrhoea | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Group A strep (GAS) and invasive group A strep (iGAS) | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 24 hours after they started antibiotics treatment | Only contact your local health protection team if anyone has invasive group A strep
Hand, foot and mouth disease | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Head lice (nits) | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Hepatitis A | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 7 days after their symptoms started | Only contact your local health protection team if there are 2 or more infected people at your setting who are linked
Hepatitis B | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Hepatitis C | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
HIV | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Impetigo | Infected people should stay away from the setting until all blisters have formed scabs or 2 days after starting antibiotics | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Measles | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 4 days after their rash started | Contact your local health protection team
Meningitis and meningococcal meningitis | Infected people should stay away from the setting until they do not have symptoms | Contact your local health protection team
MRSA | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Mpox | Infected people should stay away from the setting until their healthcare professional confirms its safe for them to return | Contact your local health protection team
Mumps | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 5 days after onset of swelling | Only contact your local health protection team if there’s an outbreak at your setting
Norovirus | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 2 days after their diarrhoea and vomiting has stopped | Only contact your local health protection team if you need further specialist advice
PVL-SA | Infected people should stay away from the setting if they have any wounds that cannot be covered with a plaster or bandage | Only contact your local health protection team if there are 2 or more cases at your setting
Respiratory infections | Infected people should stay away from the setting if they have more than mild symptoms, for example, a high temperature | Only contact your local health protection team if there’s an unusually high number of absences due to respiratory infections or there’s a serious case at your setting
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | Infected people should stay away from the setting if they have more than mild symptoms, for example, a high temperature | Only contact your local health protection team if there’s an unusually high number of absences or there’s a serious case at your setting
Ringworm | Infected people should stay away from the setting until they have started treatment | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Rotavirus | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 2 days after diarrhoea and vomiting has stopped | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Rubella | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 5 days after their rash started | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Scabies | Infected people who are aged 5 and under, or cannot follow the guidance, should stay away from setting until 24 hours after their first treatment | Only contact your local health protection team if there are 2 or more people at your setting with scabies who are linked
Scarlet fever | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 24 hours after they started antibiotics treatment | Only contact your local health protection team if scarlet fever, chickenpox, or flu are circulating at your setting within the same group at the same time who are linked
Shingles | Infected people should stay away from the setting if their spots cannot be covered or have not formed scabs | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Slapped cheek | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Threadworms | No exclusion required | You do not need to contact your health protection team
Tuberculosis (TB) | Infected people with active TB should stay away from the setting until 2 weeks after they started antibiotics treatment | Contact your local health protection team if anyone at your setting has TB or suspected TB
Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever | Infected people should stay away from the setting until 2 days after diarrhoea and vomiting has stopped | Contact your local health protection team
Whooping cough (pertussis) | Infected people should stay away from the setting until they have taken antibiotics for 2 days, or for 21 days from onset of symptoms if no antibiotics | Only contact your local health protection team if there are more than 2 cases at your setting who are linked

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Advice to support young people with growing up and changes in their body, including puberty, personal hygiene, and self-care.

It helps young people understand what is normal and how to stay clean, healthy, and confident during this time.

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Personal hygiene checklist | Health For Teens

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Health for Teens offers a great choice of content and quizzes across all areas of your health, from sexual health to your feelings, growing up, lifestyle and much more.

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Better Health exists to motivate and enable the nation to lead active and healthy lives. It's there to support and encourage all of us in taking steps to improve our physical and mental health.

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What is Better Health?

Better Health exists to motivate and enable the nation to lead active and healthy lives. It's there to support and encourage all of us in taking steps to improve our physical and mental health.

Change4Life has now become part of Better Health and has a brand new look.

But don't worry, you will still get everything you got before - from delicious recipes to fun ways to move more, and plenty of other ways and advice to help keep your family healthy and happy.

Why has Change4Life become part of Better Health?

Better Health brings together all of the NHS's tips, tools and apps in one place to help the nation make small, simple changes to kickstart and improve health across a full range of activities.

This new site will continue the good work of Change4Life by ensuring parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families - from a fun smartphone app to find healthier food swaps, to easy recipes for busy midweek meals, simple snack ideas and Disney-inspired play-along games to keep the kids moving.

We know that modern life can mean we are a lot busier, less active, and more reliant on convenience and fast food than we used to be. But that's where we come in.

We apologise if any of your "go-to" pages are currently missing, and appreciate your patience while we continue to add to and develop an even better website - stay tuned for more!

Our history

Change4Life was launched in 2009 as part of a national ambition set out in the government's Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives (2008). In 2021, it was brought under the Better Health brand.

Its purpose has been to inspire a social movement, through which government, the NHS, local authorities, businesses, charities, schools, families and community leaders can all play a part in improving children's diets and physical activity levels.

Start making healthier changes today!

New to the site? Here are a few things to get you started:

Dietary advice

We are not able to provide individual dietary advice.

If a member of your family has special dietary requirements, medical needs, an eating disorder or requires specialised nutrition advice - for example, if your child is underweight or very overweight - we recommend you seek guidance from a registered healthcare professional.

Contact us

If you have more specific questions or suggestions in mind, email the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities. We would love to hear from you!

If you need help or advice about a medical problem, visit NHS 111 online or call 111 free from any phone.

Better Health local supporters

Visit our Campaign Resource Centre to find everything you need to deliver our award-winning health marketing campaigns on a local level.

National partners

We have a single aim: to motivate and support millions more people to make and sustain changes that will improve their health. It's a big task, and that's why our national partnerships are crucial.

Together, we can deliver more effective campaigns and ensure our public health messages reach the people who will really benefit from them.

We work with major national retailers, household-name brands and major organisations - including commercial brands, government departments and non-governmental organisations - providing them with all the support and materials they need to change health outcomes and help influence people's behaviour across the country.

To find out more about how you can collaborate with us, please see the Campaign Resource Centre's information for national partners.

Do you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?

Better Health is an England and Wales campaign, but you can use the advice here to start making changes even if you do not live in those areas. There are also helpful sites for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Wales: Living and Feeling Well

Brought to you by NHS 111 Wales, Living and Feeling Well has loads of simple advice for you to improve your health and wellbeing.

Scotland: Eat Better Feel Better

Making healthier choices for you and your family now could not be easier. Eat Better Feel Better can help you make changes to how you shop, cook and eat so you and your family can eat better and feel better.

Northern Ireland: Choose To Live Better

None of us has the perfect body - after all, we come in many different shapes and sizes - but the reality is being overweight can lead to problems that can seriously affect our health.

Choose To Live Better can help you find out if you are overweight and provides top tips on how to make healthier choices in life. These may not change things overnight, but they are a change for the better.

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Free and confidential service that specialises in supporting young people aged 25 and under who are affected by drugs or alcohol.

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Branching Out - Tameside Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service

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We provide support and advice to young people in Tameside under 25.

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Tameside Parkrun is a free, weekly 5km community run held in local parks. It is open to all ages and abilities—whether you want to run, walk, or volunteer—and encourages people to stay active, improve fitness, and socialise in a friendly, supportive environment.

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BEAT Eating Disorders is a UK charity that supports people affected by eating disorders. It provides helplines, online support, and resources to help with recovery, raise awareness, and promote understanding of conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder

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Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

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Body image and teens refers to how young people see and feel about their bodies. During adolescence, changes in appearance and social pressures (e.g. social media) can affect confidence and self-esteem. Promoting a positive body image helps teens feel more comfortable in their own skin and supports mental wellbeing

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Body Image | Feelings | Health for Teens

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Bullying support provides advice for young people on understanding different types of bullying and how to deal with it. It encourages speaking to a trusted adult, finding support, and learning ways to cope and stay safe, helping young people feel less alone and more confident in dealing with bullying

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Tameside Family Hubs offer support for families with children and young people. They provide advice, activities, and services such as parenting support, health and wellbeing help, and early years guidance, all in one place to help families thrive.

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At Winston's Wish the bereavement team are able to talk with no appointments or waiting lists, just real-life support. You can call between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

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Winston's Wish is the UK's childhood bereavement charity. We support children and their families after the death of someone important.

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Free confidential service to LGBT young people in the Tameside area, offering guidance, support and a safe space to discuss issue that surround them.

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Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families

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Tameside Foodbanks provide emergency food and essential supplies to people in crisis. They support individuals and families facing financial difficulties, offering food parcels, advice, and signposting to other services to help improve wellbeing and reduce hardship.

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Food banks and community pantries - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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NCMP (National Child Measurement Programme) is a UK programme that measures the height and weight of children in Reception and Year 6. It helps monitor child growth, identify healthy weight levels, and supports parents and services to promote healthy lifestyles for children.

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The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures the height and weight of children in Reception class (aged 4 to 5) and year 6 (aged 10 to 11), to assess overweight and obesity levels in children within primary schools.

The data can be used nationally to support local public health initiatives, and locally to inform the planning and delivery of services for children. The programme is recognised internationally as a world-class source of public health intelligence and holds UK National Statistics status.

The programme was set up in line with the government's strategy to tackle obesity, and to:

inform local planning and delivery of services for children

gather population-level data to allow analysis of trends in growth patterns and obesity

increase public and professional understanding of weight issues in children and

be a vehicle for engaging with children and families about healthy lifestyles and weight issues.

Heights and weights are measured and used to calculate a Body Mass Index (BMI) centile. The measurement process is overseen by trained healthcare professionals in schools.

Defining overweight and obesity in children

Defining children as overweight or obese is a complex process, given that children of different ages and sexes grow and develop at different rates.

This means that a different method is used for children than for adults.

BMI is calculated by dividing their weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in metres), and for children, this is then compared to a reference sample of measurements gathered in 1990, which takes age and sex into account.

Further information is available in a guide to classifying body mass index in children produced by Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), which is part of the Department for Health and Social Care.

Taking part in the programme

Before the programme starts each school year, local authorities write to the parents and carers of all children eligible for measurement to inform them of the programme.

Parents or carers can choose to withdraw their child from the process by responding to the letter.

How the data is collected

Local authorities are asked to collect data on Reception Year and Year 6 children's height and weight from all state maintained schools within their area.

Prior to a legislation change in 2013, this role was fulfilled by NHS primary care trusts.

The data is submitted to NHS England, and all of the returns are collated and validated centrally.

OHID provide operational guidance to local authorities and schools on how to undertake the exercise, which states:

local authorities will take steps to ensure that parents receive a letter explaining the purpose of the programme, and provide them with the opportunity to withdraw their child from it

if local authorities are routinely feeding back results to parents, they aim to do this within 6 weeks of measurement

the privacy and dignity of the child must be safeguarded at all times, and the measurement is to be done sensitively in a private setting

individual children's results will not be shared with school staff or other pupils, and suppression and disclosure controls will be implemented when the data set and publication is released to ensure that individual children cannot be identified

How the data is used

NHS England use the data to produce National Statistics Reports showing trends at national level, differences between groups of pupils and the latest local authority level data.

The data is also shared with the OHID Obesity Risk Factors Intelligence team (OHID Obesity RFI) but in a form that in no way could lead to an individual child being identified. OHID present the data in an online tool that enables the user to examine patterns and trends at local authority level.

No information is ever published by NHS England or OHID in a way that could lead to individual children being identified.

The information may also be linked with previous height and weight measurements and other data, such as dental survey or hospital episode statistics, or provided to other organisations, such as universities for research into health and social care. Any linkage or sharing with other organisations is subject to approval from an independent group of experts.

NHS England has shared the data with OHID for linkage to their dental survey data. The data shared with OHID was in a form that no child be identified. A link to the report from this study will be included here when it becomes available.

NHS England has also shared the data with the University of Essex to assess the impact of the Universal Free School Meals programme for children in Key Stage 1 on child weight. A report will be published and a link made available here in due course. The data shared did not include any child level data.

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internal IT system - overview and requirements
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) system offers a range of approaches to record data at the point of measurement. Organisations need to choose which approach is best for them and any providers collecting data on their behalf.

internal IT system
Find out about the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) IT system, including how to access it and guidance documentation.

internal User access controls
Access to the new National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) IT system is controlled at a local authority level. Access is given if there's a clear business need and in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 - the UK's implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

internal National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP): GDPR information
Why and how we process your data in the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and your rights.

Annual NCMP OHID guidance (external link, opens in a new tab)
Annual Office for Health Improvement and Disparities guidance that advises local providers of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) on how to implement it.

National slide set on child obesity and regional child obesity slide sets (external link, opens in a new tab)
Slide sets presenting the latest data on child obesity in England and the 9 English regions.

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National Child Measurement Programme - NHS Digital

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The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures the height and weight of children in reception class (aged 4 to 5) and year 6 (aged 10 to 11), to assess overweight and obesity levels in children within primary schools.

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Active Tameside is a registered charity and leisure organisation based in Tameside that promotes healthier and more active lifestyles through fitness, wellbeing, sports, and community services.

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welcome to Active Tameside.
helping you to live your best life.

activities

We have a diverse range of fitness activities across our centres in Tameside to choose from, including swimming lessons, gymnastics, group exercise classes, personal training and much more. Find out more about all of the fitness activities we have on offer below.

attractions

We have four fun family attractions in Tameside - Adventure Medlock, Hyde Leisure Pool, Bowling Zone at Tameside Wellness Centre and Soft Play Zone. Kids can enjoy indoor climbing, bowling, soft play and swim, slide & waves sessions!

health & wellbeing services

As well as providing fun and fitness for the community of Tameside, we also provide a range of important services throughout the community focused around increasing opportunities for all.

Our charitable status

An Active Tameside membership is something rather special. Not only does it mean immeasurable benefits for your health & wellbeing, it also helps to make a real difference to the lives of others.

You see, we're a registered charity so not only do we reinvest 100% of our profits back into providing high quality, accessible facilities, you also help to fund some truly amazing & life-changing community services.

© Copyright - Active Tameside . Charity Registration Number 1074808.

Website designed and developed by Cornerstone DM

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Active Tameside | Gym, Swim, Fitness | Tameside Sports Trust

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Fitness suites, swimming pools and much more in Tameside. At Active Tameside we pride ourselves in helping you to improve your health and fitness.

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Advice for parents of overweight children

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Advice for parents of overweight children

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Support for parents of overweight children provides advice on helping children develop healthier lifestyles. This includes guidance on balanced diets, increasing physical activity, building positive habits, and supporting emotional wellbeing, helping families make sustainable changes together.

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It can be difficult to tell if a child is overweight as they're still growing.

You can check by calculating their body mass index (BMI).

The result will be given as a centile (or percentile).

You'll need to know their date of birth, height, weight and when you measured them.
Calculate your BMI for children and teenagers

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Advice for parents of overweight children

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It can be difficult to tell if a child is overweight as they are still growing. Find tips on how to help your child reach a healthier weight.

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Advice for parents, supporting their child to gain weight

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Advice for parents, supporting their child to gain weight

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NHS advice for parents of underweight children offers guidance on helping children gain weight in a healthy way. It focuses on providing balanced, nutritious meals, encouraging regular eating, adding healthy high‑calorie foods, and supporting good eating habits to promote growth and overall wellbeing.

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Children need the right amount of calories to help support growth. If your child is underweight there are things you can do to help them gain weight.

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Community Eating Disorder Service (Tameside) provides specialist support for children and young people with eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia. The service offers assessment, treatment, and ongoing support for both individuals and their families, helping recovery and promoting healthy relationships with food.

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Community Eating Disorders Service (South)

Our community eating disorders service provides care and support to children and young people (8-18 years) with an eating disorder.

We also offer advice and support to families, carers, and those who work with, or support, a child or young person.

We are cover the south of our patch, which includes people with a GP in Stockport, Tameside and Glossop.

Read our main community eating disorders service page for more information, or contact us.

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Community Eating Disorders Service (South)

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Community Eating Disorders Service (South) Our community eating disorders service provides care and support to children and young people (8-18 years) with an eating disorder. We also offer advice and support to families, carers, and those who work with, or support, a child or young person.

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Digibete - Resources surrounding Type 1 diabetes. 

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Digibete - Resources surrounding Type 1 diabetes. 

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DigiBete is an accredited, trusted self-management platform and App for the whole family and community managing Type 1 diabetes. Built by families for families, and clinically approved by NHS experts. We’re here to guide you every step of the way with resources aimed at supporting anyone up to the age of 25, parents, families, schools and Health Care Practitioners.

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Welcome to DigiBete, a place to help young people, families and communities to manage Type 1 Diabetes. DigiBete is a video platform and app, and is a one-stop-shop for young people's diabetes management. It is a social enterprise funded by NHS England with all content clinically approved by the Diabetes Team at Leeds Children's Hospital. We are here for you 24/7 whenever you need us. If there is anything you'd like to see on the site then get in touch with us at: hello@digibete.org

About Us Community Page

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Sleep Diary
To help us better understand your child’s sleep pattern and identify any areas for support, we kindly ask that you complete the enclosed sleep diary as honestly and accurately as possible. This will help us work together to identify any sleep-related difficulties and develop a more effective and consistent sleep routine for your child.

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Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs

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Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs

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provides joined-up support from education, health, and social care for children and young people with SEND. It focuses on early help, personalised support, and working closely with families to help children achieve their best outcomes.

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Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs (ISCAN) :: Tameside Children and Young People

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ISCAN is an integrated service made up of Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics and Complex Needs Nursing. ISCAN is a community service and we work from a range of sites across Tameside and Glossop. We offer assessments and treatment in a variety of places including local clinics, nurseries, special and mainstream schools and young people’s homes. We work closely with families and other professionals to support young people to achieve their potential in all aspects of their life.

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ERIC -  Advice about bladders, bowels and toileting for children with additional needs. 

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ERIC -  Advice about bladders, bowels and toileting for children with additional needs. 

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The Parent and Carer (PACS) project, established in October 2023, is dedicated to supporting parents and carers in Greater Manchester who are concerned about their child or worried they may be at risk of violence.

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The Parent and Carer (PACS) project, established in October 2023, is dedicated to supporting parents and carers in Greater Manchester who are concerned about their child or worried they may be at risk of violence.
As parents and caregivers, we all worry about our children from time to time, but when a concern is troubling you it can be difficult to know where to turn. We have listened to parents and our research shows that caregivers are looking for one-to-one support, peer support, advice and guidance when their child's behaviour is becoming a concern.

Request a call back or make a referral and a member of the team will arrange a face-to-face appointment to get you started.

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Oasis PACS is a support service for Parents and Carers that are concerned about their child or worried that they may be a risk.

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Dental Access (Tameside) helps children and families find and access NHS dental services locally. It supports regular check-ups, urgent dental care, and promotes good oral health to keep teeth and gums healthy.

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Find a dentist near you on the NHS website. Check your local dentist's opening times, services, facilities, reviews and ratings.

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ERIC - Advice for children with daytime bladder problems.

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ERIC - Advice for children with daytime bladder problems.

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Please refer to the attached leaflet for guidance and practical advice regarding daytime wetting in children.

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ERIC - Advice about bladders, bowels and toileting for children with additional needs. 

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ERIC - Advice about bladders, bowels and toileting for children with additional needs. 

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Routine Vision Screening for Reception children in Tameside

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Routine Vision Screening for Reception children in Tameside

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Routine Vision Screening (Reception – Tameside) checks the eyesight of children in Reception to identify any vision problems early. Children who need further assessment are referred to the Orthoptist service for support.

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The ERIC website provides a wide range of information, advice, and practical support for children and young people experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties. Resources include guidance on daytime wetting, bedwetting, constipation, soiling, toilet training, healthy bladder and bowel habits, and support for children with additional needs.

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What is normal bowel function?

Normal bowel function is:

When you first feel the urge to poo you can hold on long enough to get to a toilet without accident.

Doing a poo within a minute of sitting on the toilet, it doesn't hurt, and you don't have to strain

You completely empty your bowel, you don't have to go back again, or have a feeling of some "left".

It is normal for you to feel an urge to poo within about half an hour of eating. This is known as the 'gastrocolic reflex' or peristalsis and is what prompts people to want to go to the toilet in the morning.

A normal bowel pattern can range from several times a day to several times a week. It's a good idea to pay attention to what your bowel habit is.

How often should children poo?

When the bowel is working normally, children should produce a soft, easy to pass poo at least 4 times a week. Ideally, children should pass some soft poo every day.

The time it takes our digestive system to turn food into poo is called our bowel transit time. The average time a child's body takes to make poo is between 24 and 36 hours (which is a bit faster than an adult).

Why not try our sweetcorn test to see what your transit time is!

Baby's bowels

Babies' bowel movements change as they go from new-born to the weaning stage (eating solid food) and beyond. The type and amount of poo they pass can also be affected by the sort of milk they are given (breast or formula).
Read more about bowel movements in children aged 0-5 years.
Tips for healthy bowels

Drink plenty (at least 6-8 drinks a day) to keep poo soft.

Eat lots of different foods including fruit and vegetables to help keep poo soft.

Keep active. Running around and playing games helps to keep poo moving through your child's body.

Have a regular routine of sitting on the toilet every day, especially after eating.

Make sure your child sits with their feet flat on the floor and their knees raised above their hips, using a step if necessary

Common bowel problems in children

Constipation affects 1 in 3 children. It is particularly common in children under 5 years old. The majority of these children have what is known as 'functional constipation'. This means there is no underlying physical cause or other medical condition.

Chronic constipation (faecal impaction)

Soiling (encopresis)

Withholding poo

Children with additional needs such as autism are more likely to be affected by tummy problems and constipation.

Toddler diarrhoea (Not to be confused with overflow soiling caused by constipation).

There are also conditions such as Hirschsprung's disease and Spina Bifida which affect a small number of children from birth. Our Guide for Children with Complex Bladder and Bowel Problems is something you can read with your child.

Causes of bowel problems

Passing a painful poo.

Illnesses such as a stomach bug or fever which causes runny poo (diarrhoea).

Some medications, such as painkillers can cause poo problems.

Coeliac disease or a food intolerance

A change in routine such as potty training, starting school and feeling anxious about doing a poo away from home can make it hard to relax and do a poo.

A neurogenic bowel is caused by a nerve problem and causes a loss in bowel function/incontinence.

NHS England video about keeping bowels healthy

A short video recorded by ERIC nurse, Brenda Cheer with tips on keeping your child's bowel working properly and getting poo in the loo.

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Find out what a healthy bowel and normal poo look like. We guide you through common children's bowel problems such as constipation and soiling, and how to identify and treat them.

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The D Scheme is used when a Cared for Child or Care Leaver is in need of a dentist and there have been failed attempts to get an NHS Dentist for them.

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D Scheme - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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Supporting your child transition to school. 

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Supporting your child transition to school. 

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Please find attached a leaflet providing guidance and practical advice for children transitioning to school.

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Is my child ready for Toilet Training leaflet 

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Is my child ready for Toilet Training leaflet 

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Flowchart to follow if you are unsure if you child is ready to start toilet training

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Parents/carers must inform the school if their child has asthma and update them of any changes. Each child should have an individual asthma care plan. Children should attend annual reviews with their GP or Practice Nurse; those with severe asthma may require reviews every 6 months.

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Please find enclosed information and guidance regarding soiling, together with details of the PHEW Support drop-in sessions available for further support.

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Developed by NHS England, this framework outlines the knowledge and skills needed for professionals to provide safe and effective asthma care, supporting consistent practice and improved outcomes for children.

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Asthma for Teachers and supporting staff in school 

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Asthma for Teachers and supporting staff in school 

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To be used in conjunction with the National Bundle of Care for children and young people with Asthma suggested training programme and is not intended for full training purposes..

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Supporting your child transitioning into Primary School 

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Supporting your child transitioning into Primary School 

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Please find attached a leaflet providing guidance and practical advice for children transitioning to primary school.

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Parents/carers are responsible for ensuring EpiPens are in school, in date, and that a care plan is provided. Children should have regular reviews, usually annually, although some may require 6‑monthly reviews depending on their needs.

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Transition from Primary to Secondary School 

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Transition from Primary to Secondary School 

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Parents/carers can support their child by talking positively about the move, encouraging independence, and keeping routines consistent. Attending transition events, sharing any important information with the new school, and reassuring your child can help them feel confident and prepared.

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Starting secondary school | Health For Teens

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Moving from primary to secondary school is an exciting step, but it’s common to feel nervous about this too.

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Advice for parents and Carers for young people moving up to high school

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Advice for parents and Carers for young people moving up to high school

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Top tips for parents transitioning to high school

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Scabies is common and anyone can get it. It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading.

Check if it's scabies

The symptoms of scabies are:

intense itching, especially at night

a raised rash or spots

The spots may look red. They are more difficult to see on dark skin, but you should be able to feel them.

The scabies rash usually spreads across the whole body, apart from the head.

However, older people, young children and those with a weakened immune system may develop a rash on their head and neck.

When it's not scabies

Many other things can cause itchy skin and rashes in babies and children.

A pharmacist can help with scabies

Scabies is not usually a serious condition, but it does need to be treated.

A pharmacist will recommend a cream or lotion that you apply over your whole body. It's important to read the instructions carefully.

Let the pharmacist know if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.

You'll need to repeat the treatment 1 week later.

Scabies is very infectious, but it can take up to 8 weeks for the rash to appear.

Everyone in your home needs to be treated at the same time, even if they do not have symptoms.

Anyone you have had sexual contact with in the past 8 weeks should also be treated.

Things you can do during treatment to stop scabies spreading

Do

wash all bedding and clothing in the house at 50C or higher on the first day of treatment

put clothing that cannot be washed in a sealed bag for 3 days until the mites die

stop babies and children sucking treatment from their hands by putting socks or mittens on them

How long it takes to get rid of scabies

You or your child can go back to work or school 24 hours after the first treatment.

Although the treatment kills the scabies mites quickly, the itching can carry on for a few weeks.

your skin is still itching 4 weeks after treatment has finished

Scabies can spread easily

Scabies are passed from person to person by skin-to-skin contact. You cannot get scabies from pets.

People who live or work closely together in nurseries, university halls of residence or nursing homes are more at risk.

Scabies and hygiene

Anyone can get scabies. It has nothing to do with poor hygiene.

Complications of scabies

Scratching the rash can cause skin infections like impetigo.

Scabies can make conditions like eczema or psoriasis worse.

Page last reviewed: 17 November 2020
Next review due: 17 November 2023

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Scabies is common and anyone can get it. It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading. The symptoms of scabies are: intense itching, especially at night a raised rash or spots The spots may look red. They are more difficult to see on dark skin, but you should be able to feel them.

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Digibete School and Community Training Platform 

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These courses are designed to support school staff and anyone looking after a child living with Type 1 diabetes to better understand their care needs.

This is awareness training and is not designed to replace individualised care given by a child's or young person's hospital team.

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the skin around the chickenpox blisters is hot, painful and red, but redness may be harder to see on brown or black skin

your child has chickenpox and is dehydrated

chickenpox symptoms suddenly get worse

you're pregnant and have not had chickenpox before, or you're not sure, and you've been near someone with chickenpox

you have a weakened immune system and have been near someone with chickenpox

you think your newborn baby has chickenpox

Some people may be able to take medicine to prevent complications. It needs to be started within 24 hours of the spots appearing.

111 will tell you what to do. They can arrange a phone call from a nurse or doctor if you need one.

Go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

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Chickenpox is a very contagious infection that causes an itchy, spotty rash. Read NHS information about chickenpox symptoms and when to get medical advice.