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Get information specific to your child's age or illness and know who to contact in case you are worried at healthier together

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Get information specific to your child's age or illness and know who to contact in case you are worried at healthier together

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Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

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Welcome to our Padlet - it's full of information to help support you and your child manage their health.

Each section is titled so you can easily find what you're looking for.

Scroll across to see all the sections.

Once you have the section you want, scroll down to click on the link that you want to watch or read.

You can download and print resources directly from padlet.

If you have any queries please contact the Children's Community Nursing Team:

Tel: 0161 529 6630

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Expert advice on caring for common childhood illnesses

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Expert advice on caring for common childhood illnesses

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Advice for parents on supporting your child's mental health

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Advice for parents on supporting your child's mental health

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Parent information on emotional/mental health

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Leaflet providing information about depression in children and young people, and how to get help if you're worried. Includes a parent's story about dealing with her child's depression, as well as a list of resources for further support.

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Prioritising happiness and kindness influences how we approach everything - including our personal lives, families, communities, schools and workplaces. It also shapes our views on public policy and helps us to consider the wellbeing of future generations too.
We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Our members make a simple pledge: to create more happiness and less unhappiness in the world.

Our patron is The Dalai Lama.

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Action for Happiness is a charity that promotes a happier and more caring society. We promote how to be happy, kindness, connection & wellbeing

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Fussy eating, tantrums, separation anxiety and toilet training

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Separation anxiety in children is common and very normal. It tends to occur between the ages of six months and three years although it can crop up at other times in response to stress and change. Your child may not like being held by other people or may get upset when you leave the room.

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Personalised quit plan, access to local quit service

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If you smoke, you might be more at risk of having high blood pressure. If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

High blood pressure does not usually have any symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it, is to get a check. If you are 40 or over, live in England and haven't had a check in the last 6 months, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at your pharmacy today.

If your blood pressure is high, then it can be managed through lifestyle changes or medication.

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When you stop smoking, good things start to happen to your health. Get free support from the NHS to become smoke free and help build a smokefree generation.

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Advice and referrals for those wishing to give up smoking in Manchester

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Free products, advice and support to help you stop stopping for good

Ready to stop smoking? We're here for you.

Whether it's for your health, for your kids, to save money, or something else, you're more likely to succeed if you get support. With Be Smoke Free, you get:

Expert one-on-one support from a nurse to find the best way to stop smoking for you

Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy, including vapes

Someone to encourage and cheer you on

How we help you Refer yourself

Advice on stopping smoking

Contact us

If you'd like to find out more about what we do and how we can help you, please do get in touch.

Phone: 0161 823 4157

Email: [email protected]

Don't forget to follow us on social media to find out more about the service and the community.

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If you're ready to stop smoking, we're ready to help. Get expert advice fro a nurse, free or discounted stop smoking aids like patches and gum, and lots of support.

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Advice for parents on caring for a child with mental health problems

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Advice for parents on caring for a child with mental health problems

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It's okay to reach out for help. Your situation is unique and no parent has all the answers. We all need a little extra support sometimes, and we hear from parents and carers just like you all the time.

So, if you're worried about the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25, you can chat to us by phone, email or webchat.

Our Parents Helpline is also accessible for those who are hard of hearing or speak English as an additional language. If English is not your first or preferred language, we can arrange for a language translator to support you on a call with one of our helpline advisers. Or if you would like to use our webchat or email service, we offer a digital translation service.

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Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child

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Practical tips, advice and where you can get help if your child or teenager is struggling with their mood, feelings, or their behaviour seems different.

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Leaflet on getting your child ready for school 

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Leaflet on getting your child ready for school 

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Staying calm is key

It's really important to try and stay calm when your child is having a tantrum. This can be very hard to do but if you become stressed too your child will pick up on it. Keeping calm and in control shows your toddler that you are not overwhelmed by his or her emotions and while he or she feels out of control, you are in control. It is also helpful to be consistent in the way you approach the tantrum.

During her tantrum he or she may not be able to hear you but sometimes by speaking slowly and quietly, you can help calm the situation. Try to avoid worrying about what other people will think if you're out in public - if you stay calm even if your child is screaming the place down they will more likely carry on by as you are dealing with the situation. Many of them will have had children themselves and know what you are going through.

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Understanding and dealing with tantrums | Family Lives

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Advice on dealing with temper tantrums and staying calm

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Children’s Citywide Community Services Homepage - Manchester Local Care Organisation

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We provide a wide range of community-based health services for children across Manchester, supporting health and wellbeing promotion, minor ailments and serious or long-term conditions. Our staff include community nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and…

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Sleep advice for parents of younger children

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Sleep advice for parents of younger children

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Feeling relaxed is important in the run up to bedtime for both parent and child. If your child is experiencing difficulties sleeping it can make you both feel anxious. Youngsters often pick up on stress levels so try to create a relaxing and calm environment as bedtime approaches.

Here is some advice that may help:

1. Turn off all screens an hour before bedtime, this includes television, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. Screen activities can be mentally stimulating and also may inhibit the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone that helps us to feel drowsy.

2. Set aside time earlier during the day to allow your child to share any worries with you. It can be helpful to share how their day has been and what is planned for the next day. Make sure to give them your full attention.

3. Dim the lights in the hour before bed to create a relaxing environment and aid the production of melatonin.

4. Fine motor skill activities such as craft activities, model making, jigsaws or colouring pictures can aid relaxation.

5. Massage can help some children to unwind.

6. Classical music can be very soothing and makes good relaxing music to play in the background during the bedtime routine.

7. Mindfulness is being increasingly used and there is evidence to suggest that it can be helpful to promote relaxation and sleep. There are a number of apps and products on the market that may be useful.

8. Encourage your child to concentrate on their breathing. Imagine breathing in a beautiful white light and blowing out any worries or troubles each time they exhale. Breathing exercises are also useful for parents to carry out and are a great exercise to enjoy together.

9. Teach your child to progressively relax the muscles in their body. They can begin my tensing their feet to the count of 5 and then letting them relax. Next tense the calf muscles and relax, moving up to the thighs and so on until they have relaxed each part of their body. This is another good activity to try together.

10. End the day on a positive note by sharing 5 great things that have happened during the day.

If you are concerned about your child's anxiety levels discuss with your GP or a healthcare professional, some children may require specialist support.

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Youngsters often pick up on stress levels so try to create a relaxing and calm environment as bedtime approaches.

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Information for immunisation practitioners and other health professionals.

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Urdu language advice on caring for acute illness 

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Urdu language advice on caring for acute illness 

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Punjabi language advice caring for acute illness 

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Punjabi language advice caring for acute illness 

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Bengali language advice on caring for acute illness 

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Bengali language advice on caring for acute illness 

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Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.

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Looking after your child's teeth is key for their ongoing health

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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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Watch our short video guides about using your inhaler correctly. The right technique will ensure you’re getting the right dose, so you can better manage your symptoms.

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All the information you need on getting your child ready for school  

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All the information you need on getting your child ready for school  

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Click here for further resources to support your child.